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Swahili

mshokishoki

m-sho-kee-SHO-kee

How to say it

Swahilimshokishokim-sho-kee-SHO-keesoon
Englishrambutan treesoon
Frenchramboutaniersoon

Meaning

the rambutan tree, which bears a sweet, hairy-skinned edible fruit.

Good to know

mshokishoki (kind of tree bearing edible fruit, Nephelium lappaceum)

Examples

  • Mshokishoki huzaa matunda matamu.The rambutan tree produces sweet fruit.
  • Tulinunua matunda ya mshokishoki sokoni.We bought rambutan fruit at the market.
  • Je, umewahi kuonja mshokishoki?Have you ever tasted rambutan?
  • Mshokishoki hustawi maeneo yenye unyevu.The rambutan tree thrives in humid areas.

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