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ojo


Meanings
  • Noun

    An eye or a watchful eye.

  • Noun

    A traditional Yoruba divination tool used for fortune telling.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with ojo
no jo , djo , foe yo , toe jo
Variants
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Gozo
Etymology
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From Yoruba language, meaning 'eye'.


Trivia
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  1. The Yoruba 'ojo' divination tool consists of 16 cowrie shells.

  2. The word 'ojo' is also used in the Spanish language to mean 'eye'.

  3. In some parts of Nigeria, 'ojo' is used as a name for boys.


Related Concepts
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  1. Ifa: An ancient Yoruba deity associated with wisdom, divination, and the interpretation of signs.


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In Yoruba culture, 'ojo' is a significant symbol of protection and good fortune. It is used in various traditional practices and rituals. In literature, 'ojo' is a common motif in Yoruba folktales and poetry.

How to Memorize "ojo"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a physical eye or a Yoruba divination tool when you hear the word 'ojo'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'ojo' with the concept of 'watching' or 'protection'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Yoruba origin of the word, meaning 'eye'.


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