Meaning of kumubano, a popular Luhya word. Learn origin, find synonyms and variations from different Luhya dialects, and links to stories to deepen your cultural understanding.
KUMUBANO
noun
plural: kimibano
variations: mbano (Maragoli dialect)
informal:
Definitions of kumubano
- Knife
Synonyms for kumubano
- Lukembe
- Engeso
Origin
Luhya language; the word is common across the 18 Luhya dialects.
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