swahili [noun]

Hondo hondo wa msitu

Maana (Definition)

A large frugivorous forest bird recognized by its prominent ivory casque and loud calls.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

silvery-cheeked hornbill (Bycanistes brevis)

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ndege hondo

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Zoology

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Hondo hondo wa msitu aliruka juu ya miti mirefu akitoa sauti kubwa."

Translation: The silvery-cheeked hornbill flew above tall trees making loud calls.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

ndege ya msitu