indimi

Swahili

mkarabaka

mka-ra-BA-ka

How to say it

Swahilimkarabakamka-ra-BA-kasoon
Englishcycadsoon
Frenchcycassoon

Meaning

a cycad species, a palm-like, primitive seed plant.

Good to know

a rare botanical term.

Examples

  • Mkarabaka una majani magumu na marefu.The cycad has hard, long leaves.
  • Je, mkarabaka hukua polepole?Does the cycad grow slowly?
  • Bustani ya mimea ina mkarabaka wa zamani sana.The botanical garden has a very old cycad.

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