mũtaa

n. · class 1/2

small bush herb (Compositae spp.) (flowers white or blue); 2. mũtaa wa gũthoithia kĩbata one of the largest species (leaves very sweet-scented, carried by onlookers at the Kĩbata dance, also used by brides); 3. mũtaa wa ikomero smaller species (mixed with bracken to make a woman's bed sweet-smelling and keep away bed bugs; see kĩrumia; 4. mũtaa mũgũna small species (root chewed to give relief from flatulence due to over-eating); ndakũhe na mĩtaa I give it you gladly

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