enk-ítúpúkúnotó
coming-out ceremony
noun
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Definition
The ritual of bringing a boy or girl out of the house, usually several weeks prior to circumcision. This is a sign of preparation for adulthood.
Where this comes from
- Source
- Payne & Ole-Kotikash, Maa Dictionary (U. Oregon, 2005)
- Dialect
- Kenyan Maa (Keekonyokie/Purko/Wuasinkishu)