kichanuo
kee-chah-NOO-oh
How to say it
Swahilikichanuokee-chah-NOO-oh
Englishcombkohm
FrenchpeignePEN-yuh
Meaning
A small tool with a row of teeth used to tidy, part and style the hair.
Good to know
Ki/vi class noun, plural vichanuo. It comes from kuchana, to comb; kitana is another common word for a comb.
Examples
- Nimesahau kichanuo changu bafuni.I have left my comb in the bathroom.
- Tumia kichanuo kuchana nywele za mtoto.Use a comb to comb the child's hair.
- Vichanuo vya plastiki vinauzwa sokoni kwa bei nafuu.Plastic combs are sold cheaply at the market.
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