Swahili
balamwezi
bah-lah-MWEH-zee
How to say it
Swahilibalamwezibah-lah-MWEH-zeesoon
Englishresurrection plantsoon
Frenchplante de résurrectionsoon
Meaning
a hardy succulent plant, also called the resurrection plant, that can revive after drying out; often grown as a houseplant.
Good to know
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Examples
- Balamwezi hukua bila maji kwa muda mrefu.The resurrection plant grows without water for a long time.
- Je, unayo balamwezi nyumbani?Do you have a resurrection plant at home?
- Balamwezi haifi kwa urahisi.The resurrection plant does not die easily.
- Tutapanda balamwezi bustanini.We will plant the resurrection plant in the garden.
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