umuyege
oo-moo-YEH-geh
How to say it
Kinyarwandaumuyegeoo-moo-YEH-geh
Englishfungus, mold
Frenchchampignon (microscopique), moisissure
Meaning
A tiny living thing that grows in damp places and can cause disease in people, animals and plants.
Good to know
Plural imiyege: indwara ziterwa n'imiyege, fungal diseases. A science word.
Examples
- Iyi ndwara y'uruhu iterwa n'umuyege.This skin disease is caused by a fungus.
- Imiyege ikunda ahantu hashyushye kandi hatose.Fungi like warm and damp places.
Forms
imiyege (plural of umuyege, fungus: fungi, molds)
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