Korikoto

Yoruba

Etymology

From kórìkóto (“A type of toy or shrine used by children”).

Pronunciation

IPA(key): /kó.ɾì.kó.tō/

Proper noun

Kórìkóto

  1. Synonym of Kórì (“A female orisha of fertility and children”)
    Synonyms: Kóórì, Òrìṣà èwe
    ìbọkúbọ ni ọmọdé ń bọ Kórìkóto; ìgbàkúgbà níí gbà á
    If a child offers a sacrifice to orisha Korikoto anyhow, the small divinity accepts it anyhow
    proverb on the consequences of improper handling of what is important
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