Swahili
mjohoro
mjo-HO-ro
How to say it
Swahilimjohoromjo-HO-rosoon
Englishironwood treesoon
Frenchbois de fersoon
Meaning
the ironwood tree, a hardwood tree used for timber and firewood.
Good to know
valued for its hard, durable wood.
Examples
- Walikata mjohoro kwa ajili ya nguzo za nyumba.They cut the ironwood tree for house posts.
- Je, mjohoro hukua haraka?Does the ironwood tree grow quickly?
- Mbao za mjohoro ni imara sana.Ironwood timber is very sturdy.
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