huhwa
Elementary
hu-h-wa
noun
nature/religion
English:A small, round, moon-shaped gourd used in ancestral rituals.
Shona DefinitionHuhwa idemo diki rino musoro wakaita somwedzi wagara, rinoshandiswa pakupira midzimu. humbwa

Definitions

A small gourd, often with a round, moon-like shape, traditionally used in Shona ancestral ceremonies for offering to the spirits.

Huhwa inoshandiswa pakupira midzimu.

Examples

Huhwa inoshandiswa pakupira midzimu.

The huhwa is used for appeasing the ancestral spirits.

Synonyms

humbwa
dende (in some contexts)
AI Context

mushrooms

Quick Reference

What does huhwa mean in English?
huhwa means "A small, round, moon-shaped gourd used in ancestral rituals." in English.
Definition of huhwa
A small gourd, often with a round, moon-like shape, traditionally used in Shona ancestral ceremonies for offering to the spirits.
Tsanangudzo yehuhwa
Huhwa idemo diki rino musoro wakaita somwedzi wagara, rinoshandiswa pakupira midzimu. humbwa
Part of speech
noun