name, noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An individual's spiritual intuition and destiny, according to Yoruba beliefs. uncountable

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname from Italian.

Example

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Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Yoruba Orí.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Italian Ori.

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