nyoka

n. · class 9/10

1. snake; legless reptile, dangerous animal that moves by slithering, traditionally feared and respected in Gĩkũyũ culture with various species found in the region

Example: "Nyoka Nene ya rangi wa gitiri githitu ĩyohereirie kĩhongeinĩ kĩa mũtĩ mũmũ." — The big snake with dark black color has coiled around the branch of that tree.