Yoruba Definition & Meaning

yoruba
noun
  1. a member of a West African people living chiefly in southwestern Nigeria
  2. a Kwa language spoken by the Yoruba in southwestern Nigeria

"Yoruba" in song lyrics

See how yoruba is used in real songs:

  • "busch yoruba"
    AOL — AOL
  • "ucla yoruba"
    AOL — AOL
  • "ucla international studies yoruba"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "yoruba"

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