Swahili
michu
MEE-choo
How to say it
SwahilimichuMEE-choosoon
Englishgrey mangrovessoon
Frenchpalétuviers grissoon
Meaning
Trees of a grey mangrove species found along tidal shores.
Good to know
plural of mchu (m- class).
Examples
- Michu hukua kando ya maji ya chumvi.Grey mangroves grow along salty waters.
- Je, michu hii inalindwa na sheria?Are these grey mangroves protected by law?
- Michu haikukatwa katika hifadhi hiyo.The grey mangroves were not cut in that reserve.
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