kamĩĩhato

n. · class 12/13

1. snuffer, wick trimmer. A small implement used for trimming lamp wicks or snuffing out flames, particularly in temple/religious contexts.

Example: O nacio nyũngũ, na ihakũri, na tũmĩĩhato twa mũrarĩ wa ndambĩ, na mbakũri, na iciko, o na indo ciothe cia icango iria ciarutagwo wĩra nacio, magĩcioya, magĩthiĩ nacio. (JER 52:18) — They also took the pots, shovels, snuffers, bowls, pans, and all the bronze vessels used for service;