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swahili [noun]

Papai

Maana (Definition)

The large sweet tropical fruit of the Carica papaya plant.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

papaya fruit / pawpaw

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

papai

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu / Portuguese loanword ('mamão/papaya')
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Tulikula papai lililoiva baada ya chakula."

Translation: We ate ripe papaya fruit after the meal.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
TundaPapai
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