Ọ̀bọ́múyìdé

Pronunciation

Meaning of Ọ̀bọ́múyìdé

The ọ̀bọ̀ plant has brought honor here.

Extended Meaning

ọ̀bọ̀ refers to two trees in the Erythrophleum family, Erythrophleum suaveolens "the ordeal tree", most notable for its use in the poisonous concoction of "sassywood" in witch trials, and, Erythrophleum ivorense, which is also has some toxicity but was widely used in traditional medicine in treating ailments like anemia, and perhaps was used for fertility treatments. Also a name given to children born into a family of herbal doctors. See Ọ̀bọ́dáre, Ọ̀bọ́wẹ̀.

Morphology

ọ̀bọ̀-mú-uyì-dé

Gloss

ọ̀bọ̀ - the plants Erythrophleum ivorense and Erythrophleum suaveolens, used in traditional medicine as well as for capturing witches.
mú - to use; to hold (onto); to make, to bring, select
uyì - honor, prestige, nobility
dé - arrive

Geolocation

Common in:
AKURE