Swahili
kiluwiluwi
ki-lu-wi-LU-wi
How to say it
Swahilikiluwiluwiki-lu-wi-LU-wisoon
Englishlarvasoon
Frenchlarvesoon
Meaning
the larva of an insect, often seen in gardens or decaying matter.
Good to know
This word is used when discussing insects or gardening.
Examples
- Kiluwiluwi wanaweza kuharibu mazao.Insect larvae can damage crops.
- Niliona kiluwiluwi wakikua kwenye udongo.I saw insect larvae growing in the soil.
- Kiluwiluwi kilikuwa kwenye maji machafu.The larva was in the dirty water.
- Je, kiluwiluwi hiki kitakuwa nini?What will this larva become?
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