Swahili
mtoria
m-to-RI-a
How to say it
Swahilimtoriam-to-RI-asoon
Englishrubber vinesoon
Frenchliane à caoutchoucsoon
Meaning
a rubber-producing vine (Landolphia petersiana) found in East African forests.
Good to know
mtoria (species of rubber liana, Landolphia petersiana)
Examples
- Wafanyabiashara wa zamani walikusanya mpira kutoka mtoria.Traders in the old days gathered rubber from the mtoria vine.
- Mtoria hutambaa juu ya miti mirefu.The mtoria vine climbs over tall trees.
- Je, mtoria bado unapatikana msituni?Is the mtoria vine still found in the forest?
Not yet checked by a native speaker.