swahili [noun]

Abanusi

Maana (Definition)

A dense, dark hardwood tree highly prized in coastal wood carving and sculpture.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

African blackwood / ebony tree (Dalbergia melanoxylon)

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mti mweusi

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic 'abnus'

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Sculptor alitumia mbao za abanusi kuitengeneza kinyago."

Translation: The sculptor used African blackwood to carve the figurine.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

mpingo mbao nene