swahili [noun]

Tende-mwitu

Maana (Definition)

An indigenous palm species (*Phoenix reclinata*) growing along riverbanks and moist savannahs.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

wild date palm / indigenous palm tree

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

tende mwitu

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Tende-mwitu hutoa matunda madogo yanayoliwa na ndege na wanyama."

Translation: The wild date palm produces small fruits eaten by birds and wild animals.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Amnazi Mti Msitu