swahili [noun]

Papasi

Maana (Definition)

A soft-bodied tick species infesting traditional dwellings in tropical regions.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

soft tick parasite / Ornithodoros tick

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

papasi

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu Fauna

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Walinyunyizia dawa kutokomeza papasi nyumbani."

Translation: They sprayed medicine to eradicate soft ticks at home.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Duduka Pekupeku