omwesi

Nyole (Uganda)

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Bantu *mʊ̀jédì.

Noun

omwesi class 3 (plural emyesi).

  1. moon
  2. month
  3. menstrual period

References

  • Diprose, Martin, Musimami, Sylvester N. M. (2012) Lunyole–English Dictionary[1], SIL International