Swahili
mbambakofi
mbam-ba-KO-fi
How to say it
Swahilimbambakofimbam-ba-KO-fisoon
Englishpod mahoganysoon
Frenchafzéliasoon
Meaning
a large hardwood tree species (Afzelia quanzensis) valued for its timber.
Good to know
rare, technical botanical term.
Examples
- Mti wa mbambakofi hutumika kutengeneza samani.The mbambakofi tree is used to make furniture.
- Msituni kulikuwa na miti mikubwa ya mbambakofi.In the forest there were big mbambakofi trees.
- Mbao za mbambakofi ni imara sana.Mbambakofi timber is very sturdy.
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