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swahili [noun]

Funza

Maana (Definition)

A parasitic chigoe flea or maggot larva that burrows under the skin of feet.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

jigger flea larva / parasitic insect

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

funza

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu Swahili
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Watoto walioshwa miguu ili kuzuia funza kuingia miguuni."

Translation: Children had their feet washed to prevent jigger fleas from infesting them.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
DudukaMchwa
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