Swahili
mlala
m-LAH-lah
How to say it
Swahilimlalam-LAH-lahsoon
Englishdwarf palmsoon
Frenchpalmier nainsoon
Meaning
a dwarf palm species, also called mkoche or mwaa.
Good to know
mlala (species of dwarf palm). ( = mkoche, mwaa.)
Examples
- Mlala hukua pembezoni mwa pwani.The dwarf palm grows along the coast.
- Tulikata majani ya mlala kwa ajili ya paa.We cut mlala leaves for a roof.
- Mlala hutumika kusuka vikapu.Mlala is used to weave baskets.
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