kimulimuli

How to say it

Meaning

A small flying beetle whose body gives off flashes of light at night; by likeness, a flashing light such as those on an ambulance.

Good to know

Ki/vi class noun, plural vimulimuli. Magari yenye vimulimuli are vehicles with flashing lights; kimetameta is another name for the insect.

Examples

• Usiku tuliona kimulimuli kikiruka bustanini.At night we saw a firefly flying in the garden.
• Watoto walikimbiza vimulimuli gizani.The children chased fireflies in the dark.
• Gari la polisi lilipita likiwasha vimulimuli.The police car went past with its lights flashing.

Forms

kimurimuri