amoya

How to say it

Meaning

light, flat structures that grow from a bird's skin and cover its body, feathers.

Good to know

plural of iryoya (ama- class); irregular noun.

Examples

• Amoya y'inkoko yaramanutse hasi.The hen's feathers fell to the ground.
• Amoya y'iyi nyoni ni meza cane.This bird's feathers are very beautiful.
• Nta moya asigaye ku gikoni nyuma yo gukarantura inkoko.There are no feathers left in the kitchen after plucking the chicken.
• Abana bazokoresha amoya mu mukino wabo.The children will use the feathers in their game.

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