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swahili [noun]

Fiwi

Maana (Definition)

A species of edible climbing bean cultivated in East Africa.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

broad bean / lima bean species

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

fiwi

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

"Chakula cha fiwi na wali ni mashuhuri sana."

Translation: Lima beans served with rice is very popular.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Kande ya mahindi na maharagwekunde
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