Word

ol-misígiyíôî

tree species

noun Not yet taught

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Definition

Tree, associated with sacred or ritual purposes; associated with giving a child its first proper name. The leaves of this tree can also be used for washing calabashes; the fruits are small (red lentil-like?) and edible.

Where this comes from

Source
Payne & Ole-Kotikash, Maa Dictionary (U. Oregon, 2005)
Dialect
Kenyan Maa (Keekonyokie/Purko/Wuasinkishu)