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Ewúrẹ́ — Goat
Category: Animals
Goat, one of the most common livestock animals kept in Yorùbá compounds.
Ẹran ewúrẹ́ (goat meat) is a staple at celebrations, and goats appear often in Yorùbá proverbs about stubbornness and resilience.
Goats are one of the most commonly kept livestock animals in Yorùbá compounds, valued for meat, and their comparatively low cost and hardiness make them a practical, widely-affordable choice compared to cattle.
Ewúrẹ́ shows up often in proverbs about stubbornness and self-reliance, and ẹran ewúrẹ́ is a near-essential dish at naming ceremonies, weddings, and other major celebrations across Yorùbá communities.
Example: A pa ewúrẹ́ kan fún ayẹyẹ ìgbéyàwó náà. — "We slaughtered a goat for the wedding celebration."
Related words:
- Ẹran — Meat
- Ìsọmọlórúkọ — Naming ceremony, an occasion where goat meat is commonly served