mlimau
mlee-MAH-oo
How to say it
Swahilimlimaumlee-MAH-oo
Englishlemon tree
Frenchcitronnier
Meaning
A small evergreen citrus tree that bears lemons.
Good to know
Plural milimau. The fruit is limau, also limao, plural malimau; mlimao is another spelling of the tree.
Examples
- Tulipanda mlimau nyuma ya nyumba.We planted a lemon tree behind the house.
- Mlimau huu umezaa malimau mengi mwaka huu.This lemon tree has borne many lemons this year.
- Majani ya mlimau yana harufu nzuri.Lemon tree leaves have a pleasant smell.
Forms
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