ibinyabwoya

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Meaning

Hairy, worm-like larvae that later become moths or butterflies; caterpillars.

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Plural of ikinyabwoya (iki-/ibi- class).

Examples

• Ibinyabwoya byinshi byabonetse ku mababi y'imbuto.Many caterpillars were found on the fruit tree leaves.
• Ese ibinyabwoya bishobora kwangiza imyaka?Can caterpillars damage the crops?
• Ibinyabwoya ntibyagize ingaruka ku musaruro w'uyu mwaka.The caterpillars did not affect this year's harvest.
• Ibinyabwoya bizahinduka ibinyugunyugu nyuma y'ibyumweru bike.The caterpillars will turn into butterflies after a few weeks.

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