Swahili
viluwiluwi
vee-loo-wee-LOO-wee
How to say it
Swahiliviluwiluwivee-loo-wee-LOO-weesoon
Englishlarvaesoon
Frenchlarvessoon
Meaning
The larvae of insects, often seen in gardens or decaying matter.
Good to know
plural of kiluwiluwi (ki-/vi- class).
Examples
- Bwawani kulikuwa na viluwiluwi vingi vya mbu.The pond had many mosquito larvae.
- Watoto waliangalia viluwiluwi vikiogelea kwenye dimbwi.The children watched larvae swimming in the puddle.
- Je, viluwiluwi hivi vitakuwa vyura hivi karibuni?Will these larvae become frogs soon?
- Afisa wa afya alishauri kuondoa maji yenye viluwiluwi.The health officer advised removing water with larvae.
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