Swahili
mgiligilani
m-gi-li-gi-LA-ni
How to say it
Swahilimgiligilanim-gi-li-gi-LA-nisoon
Englishcoriander plantsoon
Frenchcoriandresoon
Meaning
the coriander plant, used as a herb and spice.
Good to know
hot. coriander plant (Cori- andrum sativum). Mgiriki [Engl. 1 (wa-) a Greek
Examples
- Mama aliweka mgiligilani kwenye mchuzi.Mother put coriander in the sauce.
- Je, unapenda ladha ya mgiligilani?Do you like the taste of coriander?
- Hatukupanda mgiligilani bustanini.We didn't plant coriander in the garden.
- Watachuma mgiligilani asubuhi hii.They will pick coriander this morning.
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