urugohe

How to say it

Meaning

One of the short hairs that grow on the edge of the eyelid and protect the eye from dust.

Good to know

Plural ingohe, which is the usual form. Kurenza ingohe, literally to let pass the eyelashes, means to overlook or turn a blind eye.

Examples

• Urugohe rwaguye mu jisho ryanjye.An eyelash fell into my eye.
• Afite ingohe ndende n'amaso manini.She has long eyelashes and big eyes.
• Ntukwiye kurenza ingohe amakosa nk'ayo.You should not overlook mistakes like those.

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