mĩrũthi

n. · class 4/4

1. lions. Lions. Large carnivorous felines (Panthera leo), often appearing in biblical and proverbial contexts; used metaphorically for strength or danger.

Example: Ngoro yakwa ĩrĩ o gatagatĩ ka mĩrũthi; (May God send help from heaven to save me,); Mĩrũthi mĩĩthĩ, yo nĩĩthĩnangaga, ĩgakĩhũta, (Fear the L ord , you his holy ones;)