e/Rungu (weapon)

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has glosseng: For the Zambian tribe (also called Tabwa), see Rungu (African ethnic group) A rungu (Swahili, plural marungu) is a wooden throwing club or baton bearing special symbolism and significance in certain East African tribal cultures. It is especially associated with Maasai morans (male warriors) who have traditionally used it in warfare and for hunting. It is a commonly encountered tchotchke or tourist souvenir in that part of the world.
lexicalizationeng: rungu
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