Swahili
tomoko
to-MO-ko
How to say it
Swahilitomokoto-MO-kosoon
Englishcustard applesoon
Frenchpomme cannellesoon
Meaning
the custard apple, a fruit from the mtomoko tree.
Good to know
custard apple (fruit of the mto- moko/mtopetope). ^tomondo (ma-) tomondo. -tomondo dial, hippopotamus. (- kibo- ko.) tona drip
Examples
- Tomoko ni tunda tamu la msimu.Custard apple is a sweet seasonal fruit.
- Tulinunua tomoko sokoni.We bought custard apples at the market.
- Mti wa tomoko una matawi mengi.The custard apple tree has many branches.
Not yet checked by a native speaker.