swahili [noun]

Mbega

Maana (Definition)

A striking arboreal monkey species featuring long black and white fur native to East African forests.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

colobus monkey / black-and-white forest primate

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mbega / colobus

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu Swahili Fauna

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mbega alionekana akiruka kutoka tawi hadi tawi msituni."

Translation: The colobus monkey was seen leaping from branch to branch in the forest.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Hakimata mnyama wa msitu