Kirundi
urugori
Word parts: uru-gori
oo-roo-GOH-ree
How to say it
Kirundiurugorioo-roo-GOH-reesoon
Englishwreathsoon
Frenchcouronne, guirlandesoon
Meaning
a woven wreath or crown worn on the head, or a protective charm tied around the head or waist.
Good to know
used both of the ceremonial crown a bride wears and of a charm tied on for protection.
Examples
- Umugeni yambaye urugori rw'amashaza.The bride wore a crown of flowers.
- Sogokuru yampaye urugori kugira ngo mvyare neza.Grandfather gave me a charm so that I would give birth safely.
- Urugori rwiwe rwaboze mu izuba.Her wreath withered in the sun.
- Ntibazokwambika urugori uwutabizi.They will not crown someone who does not know the custom.
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