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swahili [noun]

Abuki

Maana (Definition)

A small native bird commonly found in coastal vegetation and urban gardens.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

grey-headed sparrow / small coastal seed-eating bird

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

dege wa mtaa

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu origin
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Ndege aina ya abuki alitua juu ya tawi la mwembe."

Translation: A grey-headed sparrow landed on the mango branch.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
shomoroNdege
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