umchwasho

Noun

Meaning

umchwasho (uncountable)

A traditional chastity rite in Eswatini, during which unmarried women must abstain from sex and wear a set of tassels.

Examples

In "umchwasho", all young girls were placed in a female age-regiment. Source: Internet

The country was under the chastity rite of "umchwasho" until 19 August 2005. Source: Internet

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