Swahili
lulumizi
loo-loo-MEE-zee
How to say it
Swahililulumiziloo-loo-MEE-zeesoon
Englishmother-of-pearlsoon
Frenchnacresoon
Meaning
mother-of-pearl, the smooth iridescent lining of certain shells.
Good to know
mother-of-pearl. lumatia
Examples
- Kidani hicho kimetengenezwa kwa lulumizi.That necklace is made of mother-of-pearl.
- Lulumizi hung'aa jua likiangaza.Mother-of-pearl shines when the sun hits it.
- Alinunua vito vya lulumizi.She bought mother-of-pearl jewelry.
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