Duramazwi
mwangato
Elementary
mwa-nga-to
noun
nature/objects/spirituality
English:A carved wooden staff, often depicting a lion or leopard, typically carried by spirit mediums.
Shona DefinitionMwangato muti wakavezwa, unogona kuiswa chifananidzo cheshumba kana mbada, unowanzotakurwa nemasvikiro.

Definitions

A carved wooden staff, often adorned with animal imagery (lion or leopard), used by spirit mediums during rituals and ceremonies.

“Mwangato wake wakanga wakavezwa zvakanaka”

Examples

“Mwangato wake wakanga wakavezwa zvakanaka”

“His mwangato was beautifully carved.”

Synonyms

tsvimbo
mudonzvo

Quick Reference

What does mwangato mean in English?
mwangato means "A carved wooden staff, often depicting a lion or leopard, typically carried by spirit mediums." in English.
Definition of mwangato
A carved wooden staff, often adorned with animal imagery (lion or leopard), used by spirit mediums during rituals and ceremonies.
Tsanangudzo yemwangato
Mwangato muti wakavezwa, unogona kuiswa chifananidzo cheshumba kana mbada, unowanzotakurwa nemasvikiro.
Part of speech
noun