Swahili
manemane
mah-neh-MAH-neh
How to say it
Swahilimanemanemah-neh-MAH-nehsoon
Englishmyrrhsoon
Frenchmyrrhesoon
Meaning
myrrh, a fragrant resin used as incense and perfume.
Good to know
myrrh (Commiphora abyssini- ca). manena pi. anat. groin. (= kinena.) maneno pi
Examples
- Walitoa zawadi za dhahabu, uvumba na manemane.They gave gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
- Harufu ya manemane ilijaa hekaluni.The scent of myrrh filled the temple.
- Manemane hutumika kutengeneza manukato.Myrrh is used to make perfume.
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