igihuzu

How to say it

Meaning

a very large piece of cloth, such as one used as a wrap or covering.

Good to know

Often used as an outer wrap over clothing or to cover something large, like a big shawl.

Examples

• Yiyambitse igihuzu kubera imvura.She wrapped herself in a large cloth because of the rain.
• Ese ugurira hehe igihuzu nk'iki?Where do you buy a large cloth like this?
• Nta gihuzu dufise cyo gutwikira imizigo.We have no large cloth to cover the loads.
• Tuzokoresha igihuzu ku gitanda mu gitondo.We will use the large cloth on the bed in the morning.