Swahili
mtomoko
m-to-MO-ko
How to say it
Swahilimtomokom-to-MO-kosoon
Englishcustard applesoon
Frenchpomme cannellesoon
Meaning
the sugar-apple or custard-apple tree (Annona squamosa), known for its sweet, knobbly-skinned fruit.
Good to know
a variant of mtopetope.
Examples
- Mtomoko ulizaa matunda matamu mwaka huu.The custard-apple tree bore sweet fruit this year.
- Watoto walipenda kula mtomoko.The children loved eating custard-apples.
- Je, mtomoko huu umekomaa?Is this custard-apple ripe?
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