Swahili
mtakawa
m-ta-KA-wa
How to say it
Swahilimtakawam-ta-KA-wasoon
Englishtulip treesoon
Frenchtulipiersoon
Meaning
a species of tulip tree (Thespesia populnea).
Good to know
mtakawa (kind of tulip tree, Thespesia populned)
Examples
- Mtakawa huota kando ya bahari.The mtakawa tree grows along the seashore.
- Maua ya mtakawa ni ya njano.The flowers of the mtakawa are yellow.
- Walipumzika chini ya mtakawa.They rested beneath the mtakawa tree.
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