swahili [noun]

Mpaipai

Maana (Definition)

A tall herbaceous plant with a crown of large leaves that yields soft papayas.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

papaya tree / Carica papaya

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mpaipai

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu Botany

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mpaipai uliokuwa kando ya nyumba ulikuwa na matunda yaliyowiva."

Translation: The papaya tree beside the house had ripe fruits.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Mti Paipai mmea