Swahili
milizabu
mee-lee-ZAH-boo
How to say it
Swahilimilizabumee-lee-ZAH-boosoon
Englishrain spoutssoon
Frenchgouttièressoon
Meaning
Ceremonial drainage spouts on buildings, most famously the gilded rain-spout on the Kaaba in Mecca.
Good to know
plural of mlizabu (m-/mi- class).
Examples
- Wageni walipiga picha karibu na milizabu ya dhahabu.The visitors took photos near the golden rain spouts.
- Je, milizabu hii imewahi kubadilishwa?Have these rain spouts ever been replaced?
- Milizabu ya kale iliundwa kwa ustadi mkubwa.The ancient rain spouts were crafted with great skill.
- Wafundi watailinda milizabu dhidi ya kutu.Craftsmen will protect the rain spouts against rust.
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