Swahili
mijolio
mi-jo-LI-o
How to say it
Swahilimijoliomi-jo-LI-osoon
Englishvelvet tamarind treessoon
Frenchtamariniers veloutéssoon
Meaning
Velvet tamarind trees, valued for their fruit.
Good to know
plural of mjolio (m-/mi- class); also called mjoho.
Examples
- Mijolio hustawi kwenye udongo wa mchanga.Velvet tamarind trees thrive in sandy soil.
- Je, mijolio hii huzaa lini?When do these velvet tamarind trees bear fruit?
- Watoto hupenda kuokota matunda chini ya mijolio.Children love picking fruit under the velvet tamarind trees.
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