malisho

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Meaning

Grass and land where cattle, goats and sheep feed, or the food given to livestock; a common issue between herders and farmers.

Good to know

Ma class noun, used in the plural form; from kulisha, to feed. Maeneo ya malisho are grazing areas and malisho ya mifugo is animal fodder.

Examples

• Wafugaji wanahamia kusini kutafuta malisho.The herders are moving south in search of pasture.
• Ukame umeharibu malisho ya mifugo.The drought has ruined the grazing for livestock.
• Serikali imetenga eneo maalum la malisho.The government has set aside a special grazing area.

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