ekulony
noun M
plural: ikulonyo
1
a tree in the ekwooro and ekimeng family with smooth leaves and stems, Combretum collinum. Its root extract stops diarrhoea and vomiting, while the cut branches are used in fencing and building (atek)
2
traditional or traditional medicine (herbs and roots, as administered by traditional medicine men). ekomyo: poison (as used by witches)
See also:
ekia: medicine, a drug
Quick Notes
- Usage: euphemism
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