coastal [noun]

Ebou

Maana (Definition)

A large evergreen hardwood tree producing dark timber and small edible yellow fruits.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal jackalberry tree (Diospyros mespiliformis)

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mti wa ebou / mng'ambo

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili Botanical

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mbao za ebou zilitumika kutengenezea Milango ya Lamu."

Translation: Jackalberry timber was used to craft traditional Lamu doors.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

mng'ambo mti wa mbao