Swahili
mgwisho
um-GWEE-shoh
How to say it
Swahilimgwishoum-GWEE-shohsoon
Englishtuft of horse hairsoon
Frenchtouffe de crinsoon
Meaning
a tuft of horse hair, often used in traditional crafts or regalia.
Good to know
Commonly mentioned in the context of making items like brushes or ornaments.
Examples
- Aliweka mgwisho kwenye brashi yake.She put a tuft of horse hair on her brush.
- Mgwisho hutumiwa kutengeneza nguo za jadi.Tufts of horse hair are used to make traditional clothes.
- Mgwisho ulitumika kutengeneza kifagio.The tuft of horse hair was used to make a whisk.
- Je, mgwisho huu ni wa farasi gani?Which horse is this tuft of hair from?
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