coastal [noun]

Fanamo

Maana (Definition)

A broad-leafed coastal tree whose seeds yield rich oil used traditionally for soaps and cosmetics.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal false mahogany tree (Trichilia emetica)

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mti wa fanamo / mti wa mafuta

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili Botanical

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mafuta ya mbegu za fanamo yanatumiwa kupaka ngozi."

Translation: Oil from fanamo tree seeds is used for skin moisturization.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

mti wa mafuta mti wa pwani