manhedzwa
Intermediate
ma-nhe-dzwa
noun
warfare/medicine
English:A charm or medicine given to warriors to deflect bullets or arrows.
Shona DefinitionManhedzwa mushonga unopiwa kuvarwi vehondo, kuti nyere kana mabara zvitsvedze, varege kupfurwa.

Definitions

A traditional medicine or charm administered to soldiers to make them impervious to bullets and arrows, causing them to glance off without causing harm.

Varwi vakapiwa manhedzwa vasati vaenda kuhondo.

Examples

Varwi vakapiwa manhedzwa vasati vaenda kuhondo.

The warriors were given manhedzwa before going to war.

Synonyms

mushonga
muti
AI Context

harvest leftovers

Quick Reference

What does manhedzwa mean in English?
manhedzwa means "A charm or medicine given to warriors to deflect bullets or arrows." in English.
Definition of manhedzwa
A traditional medicine or charm administered to soldiers to make them impervious to bullets and arrows, causing them to glance off without causing harm.
Tsanangudzo yemanhedzwa
Manhedzwa mushonga unopiwa kuvarwi vehondo, kuti nyere kana mabara zvitsvedze, varege kupfurwa.
Part of speech
noun