ilizi

How to say it

Meaning

an amulet or charm believed to protect its wearer from lion attacks.

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ilizi (charm against lions)

Examples

• Mzee alimpa mjukuu wake ilizi kabla ya safari.The old man gave his grandson a charm before the journey.
• Wawindaji wa kale waliamini nguvu ya ilizi.Ancient hunters believed in the power of the charm.
• Je, bado watu huvaa ilizi leo?Do people still wear such charms today?
• Ilizi hiyo ilifungwa mkononi mwake.That charm was tied around his wrist.

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