ibizirazira

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Meaning

Traditional shields patterned with different colours.

Good to know

plural of ikizirazira (iki-/ibi- class); rare, traditional/ceremonial term.

Examples

• Ibizirazira biracapwa n'abasizi b'intango.Patterned shields are painted by skilled craftsmen.
• Mbega ibizirazira bikoreshwa mu mihango y'ubwoko?Are patterned shields used in traditional ceremonies?
• Ibizirazira ntibiboneka mu maduka asanzwe.Patterned shields are not found in ordinary shops.