noun

MEANING

Superstitious medicine supposed to decay the body of a deceased person whose spirit has become an evil spirit (Ciwa). The medicine is poured out on the grave, and suitable incantations by the witch-doctor render it effective. Thus all powers of the evil spirit coming back to harm the living is taken.

EXAMPLE OF USE

Fwayeni kabosha tulalike iciwa. MEANING Find Kabosha to chase away the evil spirit.