mlimao

How to say it

Meaning

a small citrus tree that bears lemons (Citrus limon).

Good to know

Variant spelling of mlimau; noun class 3/4 (m-/mi-), milimao in plural.

Examples

• Tulipanda mlimao nyuma ya nyumba.We planted a lemon tree behind the house.
• Je, mlimao huu una matunda?Does this lemon tree have fruit?
• Mlimao haukuzaa mwaka huu.The lemon tree did not bear fruit this year.
• Tutamwagilia mlimao kila siku.We will water the lemon tree every day.