swahili [noun]

Ilala

Maana (Definition)

Fibers from the fan-palm tree used traditionally across East Africa for weaving mats and baskets.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

fan palm leaf / weaving material

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ilala

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu / Swahili Botany

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wanawake walikusanya ilala kwa ajili ya kusuka majamvi."

Translation: Women gathered fan palm leaf fibers for weaving mats.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Ukili Tangu lini simba akala majani