yiŋ bina

What does “yiŋ bina” mean in Dagbanli?

sedge with fragrant rhizome Cyperus articulatus Linn. see bìná, nansagti kpirli. This is the type planted around the house. The powerful smell is intended to repel evil spirits

Also spelled Dagbani — both spellings refer to the same Mabia (Gur) language spoken in northern Ghana.