Swahili
vikoko
vee-KOH-koh
How to say it
Swahilivikokovee-KOH-kohsoon
Englishscabssoon
Frenchcroûtessoon
Meaning
Scurf or scabs on the skin.
Good to know
plural of kikoko (ki-/vi- class); diminutive of ukoko.
Examples
- Vikoko vilianza kuonekana kwenye mkono wa mtoto.Scabs began appearing on the child's arm.
- Usiondoe vikoko hivyo, vitaanguka vyenyewe.Don't pick off those scabs, they will fall off on their own.
- Vikoko vingi vilisababishwa na mzio wa ngozi.Many of the scabs were caused by a skin allergy.
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