mikwaju

How to say it

Meaning

Tamarind trees (Tamarindus indica), grown for their sour edible pods.

Good to know

plural of mkwaju (m-/mi- class); common word.

Examples

• Mikwaju imepandwa kando ya barabara kuu.Tamarind trees have been planted along the main road.
• Je, mikwaju hii inazaa matunda mengi?Do these tamarind trees bear a lot of fruit?
• Mikwaju haikustawi kwenye udongo wa mfinyanzi.Tamarind trees do not thrive in clay soil.
• Wafanyakazi watapanda mikwaju mingine shambani wiki ijayo.The workers will plant more tamarind trees on the farm next week.