sumu
- A type of traditional Japanese wrestling where two wrestlers face off in a circular ring, with the goal of forcing the opponent out of the ring or making any part of their body other than the soles of their feet touch the ground. nounSumo is a sport that requires not only physical strength but also mental discipline.The sumo match was intense, with both wrestlers showing incredible skill and determination.
- A term used in some African languages, such as Swahili, to mean 'poison'. nounThe villagers were warned about the sumu in the river that could harm anyone who drank the water.He was careful to avoid the sumu plants while walking through the forest.