o- plur, empina (lu/n) strand of a banana leaf tied around the top of a gourd to prevent the beer from overflowing. It may also be used to tie around other banana leaves on a cooking pot to provide additional strength. It is also worn around the waist in certain dances and ceremonies.

olukoba, oluyina, omukandala, olwebagyo, biti.

e- plur. of oluyina, q.v.

a lubombwe, a luyina, a magabo.