ibaba

n. · class 5/6

measure, ephah. Measure. A unit of measurement for dry goods, particularly grain; traditionally an ephah or large measuring container used in commerce and grain trading.

Example: Gũthima na mahiga makĩrũkaine, o na ibaba ikĩrũkaine, kũu kwerĩ no magigi harĩ Jehova. (Varying weights, varying measures, are both an abomination to the Lord.); no rĩrĩ, thahabu, na betha, na gĩcango, na kĩgera, o na kĩgera kĩa ibaba na kĩa mbũrũmbũrũ, (gold, silver, bronze, iron, tin and lead—)

Related words

mũbabai — papaya tree; tropical tree bearing large sweet fruits with orange flesh and blac

baba — baba withũ (Our Father)

babai — father; affectionate term for male parent, especially in prayer or respect

babũ — babu wa ngaari (stationmaster)

kĩbaba — food ration for a workman (a measure of maize meal)

kĩbabai — small portion; tiny amount or serving of food given to workers