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òriọ̀nà

noun

LanguageIgbo (Nigeria)

Meaning
  1. local candle
  2. tinder
  3. candle
  4. A traditional light source made from palm fiber that has been squeezed to remove the oil. It acts similarly to a candle or tinder.
Examples

O ji òriọ̀nà gbaa ọkụ n'ime ụlọ.

She used a local candle to light the room.

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteThis term refers specifically to traditional lighting methods using palm materials rather than modern wax candles.

Status: Adapted from Wikidata lexemes — awaiting native speaker review

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Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.