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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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