swahili [noun]

Tandu la simba

Maana (Definition)

A large predatory centipede (*Scolopendra*) species inhabiting dry forest floors.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

giant African centipede / predatory arthropod

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

tandu simba

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Entomology

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Tandu la simba alionekana akitambaa chini ya mawe makavu."

Translation: The giant African centipede was seen crawling under dry stones.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Duduka mbuga Msitu