Swahili
thurea
thu-RE-a
How to say it
Swahilithureathu-RE-asoon
Englishchandeliersoon
Frenchlustre, Pléiadessoon
Meaning
a chandelier; also, astronomically, the star cluster known as the Pleiades.
Good to know
the astronomical sense is also called kilimia.
Examples
- Thurea nzuri ilining'inia sebuleni.A beautiful chandelier hung in the living room.
- Wavuvi hutazama thurea angani kujua msimu.Fishermen watch the Pleiades in the sky to know the season.
- Thurea iliangaza chumba kizima.The chandelier lit up the whole room.
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