"Egun" meaning in English

See Egun in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: Egungun [plural]
Etymology: From Yoruba Eégún, a reduced form of Yoruba Egúngún (“ancestors”), with the difference between singular and plural being due to a misinterpretation of the Yoruba forms. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|yo|Eégún}} Yoruba Eégún, {{bor|en|yo|Egúngún||ancestors}} Yoruba Egúngún (“ancestors”) Head templates: {{en-noun|Egungun}} Egun (plural Egungun)
  1. A member of the Yoruba people who performs a masquerade as an ancestor. Wikipedia link: Egungun
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Inflected forms

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