What does Umuhoro mean?

Icyuma gito (Small knife) For example: "Umuhoro wo gukata. (Cutting knife.)"

Where does the slang word Umuhoro come from?

Umuhoro is a slang term from Rwanda. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Rwanda and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Umuhoro?

Umuhoro can also mean: Igikoresho cyo gukata (Cutting tool)

Umuhoro

🇷🇼 Rwanda Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Umuhoro definition 1

Icyuma gito (Small knife)

"Umuhoro wo gukata. (Cutting knife.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

DEFINITION 2

Umuhoro definition 2

Igikoresho cyo gukata (Cutting tool)

"Umuhoro wa kinyarwanda. (Rwandan knife.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇷🇼 Rwanda
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: April 2026

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