mduriani
mdoo-ree-AH-nee
How to say it
Swahilimdurianimdoo-ree-AH-nee
Englishdurian tree
Frenchdurian (arbre)
Meaning
A tall tropical tree grown in Zanzibar and Pemba, whose large spiny fruit has a strong smell and sweet, creamy flesh.
Good to know
M/mi class noun, plural miduriani. The fruit itself is duriani, sold in Pemba markets in season.
Examples
- Mduriani huu ni mrefu sana.This durian tree is very tall.
- Mashamba ya Pemba yana miduriani mingi.The farms of Pemba have many durian trees.
- Tunda la mduriani lina harufu kali.The fruit of the durian tree has a strong smell.
Forms
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