Swahili
mzikoziko
mzi-ko-ZI-ko
How to say it
Swahilimzikozikomzi-ko-ZI-kosoon
Englishipecacsoon
Frenchipécasoon
Meaning
the ipecac plant, whose root is used medicinally to induce vomiting.
Good to know
pharm. ipecac(uanha)
Examples
- Mzikoziko hutumika kama dawa ya kutapisha.Ipecac is used as a medicine to induce vomiting.
- Je, mzikoziko unapatikana dukani?Is ipecac available at the shop?
- Daktari alimpa mgonjwa mzikoziko kidogo.The doctor gave the patient a little ipecac.
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