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swahili [noun]

Zambarau

Maana (Definition)

Tropical purple fruit native to East Coast region with sweet-tart taste

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Java plum / Syzygium cumini / purple fruit

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

zambarau

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

"Watoto walikula zambarau hadi midomo ikawa ya zambarau"

Translation: Children ate Java plums until their lips turned purple

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Tunda
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