ibishura

How to say it

Meaning

Long garments formerly worn draped over the shoulders and reaching to the ground; the plural of igishura.

Good to know

plural of igishura (igi-/ibi- class); historical/traditional garment.

Examples

• Ibishura vya kera vyaboneka ku bami gusa.The old cloaks were found only among kings.
• Ibishura biratunganywa mu buhe buryo?How are cloaks made?
• Ibishura ntibikoreshwa cane muri iki gihe.Cloaks are not much used these days.
• Ikigo c'amateka kizoshira ibishura vya kera ku murimo.The history museum will put the old cloaks on display.

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