sapitêî

Definition

"Fig" tree; large species of tree which usually starts as a "creeper" gaining support from another tree. Eventually it may kill the other tree and stand on its own with one main trunk, putting out its own vine-like extensions to the ground which root. The place where such a tree grows may be used for ritual purposes. The fruit is not generally eaten, and it is not as sweet as retétī

Where this comes from

Source

Payne & Ole-Kotikash, Maa Dictionary (U. Oregon, 2005)

Dialect

Kenyan Maa (Keekonyokie/Purko/Wuasinkishu)