Kirundi
ibikanu
Word parts: ibi-kanu
ee-bee-KAH-noo
How to say it
Kirundiibikanuee-bee-KAH-noosoon
Englishnapessoon
Frenchnuquessoon
Meaning
The backs of the necks.
Good to know
plural of igikanu (igi-/ibi- class).
Examples
- Ibikanu vy'inka biratambitse igihe zirya.Cows' napes stretch out when they graze.
- Umuganga yaravuze ibikanu vy'abarwayi bose?Did the doctor examine the napes of all the patients?
- Ibikanu ntibikwiye gukorwaho impanuka.Napes should not be subjected to injury.
- Bazokora isuku ku bikanu vy'inka mbere yo kuzitunganya.They will clean the cows' napes before preparing them.
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