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Swahili

mkamachuma

mka-ma-CHU-ma

How to say it

Swahilimkamachumamka-ma-CHU-masoon
Englishhardwood treesoon
Frencharbre à bois dursoon

Meaning

a species of tree valued locally for its very hard wood.

Good to know

a rare botanical term; the name literally suggests 'iron-gripper'.

Examples

  • Mkamachuma hutumika kutengeneza vyombo vigumu.The mkamachuma tree is used to make durable tools.
  • Je, mkamachuma hupatikana wapi?Where is the mkamachuma tree found?
  • Mbao za mkamachuma hazivunjiki kwa urahisi.Mkamachuma timber doesn't break easily.

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