swahili [noun]

Mbarika

Maana (Definition)

The castor bean bush (Ricinus communis), whose seeds yield castor oil used traditionally for medicine and skin care.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

castor oil plant / castor bean bush

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mbarika

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu Botany

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mbegu za mbarika zilitumika kutengeneza mafuta ya kienyeji."

Translation: Castor oil seeds were used to make traditional oil.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

mti wa mbarika mnyonyo