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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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