n., engoye ez'okwoza.

a- (ka/bu) small basin of water used for washing the hands before eating.

e- (ki/bi) filter for straining salt from ashes; cinders of burnt plants which are used for washing, cf. geneka.

e- (ki/bi) reed fence; fence (in general); chief's inclosure/compound; inclosure made of reeds for washing or for use as an outhouse. Types of fencing include: kigombe, crosswise in diamond shapes; kya kasiira, upright and close together; kya nnakabanda, grouped in columns. (Sn., LeV.)

o- (mu/mi) wash water, dirty water which remains after washing clothes, dishes, etc. cf. yoza.

e- (li/ma) sponge for washing a dead body, mwenge gwa ssuumwa, beer drunk after a burial, cf. ekisuumwa.

o- (mu/mi) the washing of on's hands preparatory to eating. Twakomye ku munaabo. We were disappointed in our expectations. We did not get what we wanted, cf. naaba.

-eyoleza (-eyolezezza) v.tr. appl. refl. wash for oneself. Wali okooye obuwuulu n'okweyoleza engoye zo. You were tired of bachelorhood and washing your own clothes.