liluŵa

Yao

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Bantu *ìdʊ̀bà (flower - zone P).

Noun

liluŵa class 5 (plural maluŵa)

  1. flower
    1. (botany) A reproductive structure in angiosperms (flowering plants), often conspicuously colourful and typically including sepals, petals, and either or both stamens and/or a pistil.
    2. a flower

References

  • Ciyawo - English Dictionary: Dikishonale ja Ŵakulijiganya