misewe

How to say it

Meaning

Bushes whose pods are used to make rattles; also the rattles themselves, worn by dancers or given to a child.

Good to know

plural of msewe (m-/mi- class).

Examples

• Misewe hufungwa miguuni wakati wa ngoma.Rattles are tied to the legs during traditional dances.
• Je, misewe hii inatengenezwa kwa maganda gani?What pods are these rattles made from?
• Misewe haikupatikana kwa ajili ya sherehe.Rattles were not available for the celebration.