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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.

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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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