swahili [noun]

Laika la mwili

Maana (Definition)

The fine, soft vellus hair covering human skin that stands up when goosebumps form.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

fine bodily hair / goosebumps fuzz

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

laika

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Anatomy

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Laika la mwili lilimsimoka kwa sababu ya baridi kali."

Translation: The fine bodily hair stood up on his skin because of intense cold.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

nywele ndogo