lihamu

How to say it

Meaning

the bit, the metal mouthpiece part of a horse's bridle, a variant form of lijamu.

Good to know

a variant spelling of lijamu; a piece of harness equipment for horses or donkeys.

Examples

• Farasi alivaa lihamu kabla ya safari.The horse wore the bit before the journey.
• Je, lihamu hili ni la chuma?Is this bit made of metal?
• Hana lihamu la kutosha kwa punda wake.He doesn't have enough bit-harness for his donkey.
• Watamvalisha farasi lihamu jipya.They will fit the horse with a new bit.