Swahili
mtata
m-TA-ta
How to say it
Swahilimtatam-TA-tasoon
Englishornamental plant, torchsoon
Frenchplante ornementale, torchesoon
Meaning
an ornamental plant also used to make torches; by extension, a torch made from this plant.
Good to know
mtata (an ornamental plant, also used to make torches); a torch (made from this plant)
Examples
- Waliwasha mtata kuangaza njia usiku.They lit a torch to light the way at night.
- Mtata ulipandwa kando ya bustani.The ornamental mtata was planted beside the garden.
- Je, mtata huu unawaka muda gani?How long does this torch burn?
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