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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