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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