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Meaning of ‘kumunie’ a common Luhya word. Learn origin of kumunie, its synonyms and variations in different Luhya dialects, and stories to broaden your cultural understanding.

Kumunie

Type: Noun.

Origin: Bukusu dialect of Luhya language.

Variations in Luhya dialects: 

Similar sounding Bantu words: 

Definition of kumunie

  1. The vagina

Synonyms

  • Sipoto or shipoto,
  • Enyungu ye bubukhi (informal),
  • Sifwo,
  • Eng’ati and
  • Sibele (informal).
  • Zinguza

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