mrenda

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mrenda (uncountable)

1. A species of shrub, Corchorus olitorius, used for fiber and as a food.

   Synonyms: nalta jute, tossa jute, Jew's mallow, West African sorrel, bush okra, jute mallow

   • 2003, Mila, volume 5, page 38:

     "Mrenda" is a traditional vegetable which is very bitter.

   • 2009, Adah Adoyo, She shall be called woman: my story, page 81:

     For instance, he enjoys ugali with mrenda, a slimy vegetable that I can't stand, but since he likes it, it would be unfair of me to deny him his treat just because it doesn't fascinate me.

   • 2014, Susan Kamau, Let's Cook Kenya: National Ethnic Foods, page 88:

     3 bunches mrenda (jute leaves)

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