ɔl-abáàì

Definition

Species of tree with bright green leaves, crimson-colored flowers, and a very bad smell; the leaves are boiled to make a tea for washing newborns, the sap is used to remove chiggers.

Where this comes from

Source

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

Dialect

Kenyan Maa (Keekonyokie/Purko/Wuasinkishu)