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swahili [noun]

Twiga

Maana (Definition)

A tall African hoofed mammal featuring an exceptionally long neck and spotted coat.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

giraffe / long-necked savanna mammal

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

twiga

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu Swahili
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Twiga alikula majani juu ya mti wa mshaba mbugani."

Translation: The giraffe browsed leaves atop an acacia tree in the reserve.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
mnyamambugaDudu mwitu
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