English word origin

Etymology of Yola

Derived from Yola yola (“old”).

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Source etymology 1

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name

An extinct West Germanic language formerly spoken in Wexford, Ireland.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Derived from Yola yola (“old”).

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Derivation mentionyolayol

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Source etymology 2

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name

The largest city and state capital of Adamawa State, Nigeria.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

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