Swahili
mjafari
mja-FA-ri
How to say it
Swahilimjafarimja-FA-risoon
Englishcoral treesoon
Frencharbre corailsoon
Meaning
a species of coral tree noted for its bright red flowers.
Good to know
grown as an ornamental or shade tree along the coast.
Examples
- Mjafari ulichanua maua mekundu mazuri msimu huu.The coral tree bloomed with beautiful red flowers this season.
- Je, mjafari huu ulipandwa lini?When was this coral tree planted?
- Ndege wengi hupenda kutua kwenye mjafari ukiwa na maua.Many birds like to land on the coral tree when it's flowering.
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