Swahili
fimbi
FI-mbi
How to say it
SwahilifimbiFI-mbisoon
Englishcrowned hornbillsoon
Frenchcalao couronnésoon
Meaning
a large hornbill bird with a crowned head.
Good to know
ornith. crowned hornbill. ( = kwembe.)
Examples
- Fimbi aliruka juu ya miti.The hornbill flew above the trees.
- Je, umeona fimbi hivi karibuni?Have you seen a crowned hornbill recently?
- Hawakupata picha ya fimbi msituni.They did not get a photo of the hornbill in the forest.
- Sauti ya fimbi ilisikika mbali.The hornbill's call was heard from afar.
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