videvu

How to say it

Meaning

The chins, the lower parts of the face below the mouth.

Good to know

plural of kidevu (ki-/vi- class); anatomical term.

Examples

• Watoto walikuwa na videvu vidogo vinavyofanana.The children had similar small chins.
• Je, videvu vyao vina ndevu?Do their chins have beards?
• Videvu havikuonekana vizuri gizani.The chins were not clearly visible in the dark.
• Wataalamu watachunguza videvu ya wagonjwa kesho.Specialists will examine the patients' chins tomorrow.

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