1. "Grass": This is the most common meaning of "muki." It refers to any type of grass, especially the kind that grows in abundance in Kikuyu land.
2. "Field": It can also refer to a field or open area where grass grows.
3. "Cloth": This meaning is less common, but it can also refer to a piece of cloth or material.
4. "Type of plant": In some contexts, "muki" can refer to a specific type of plant, such as a type of grass or flower.
To understand the exact meaning of "muki" in a specific context, you need to consider the surrounding words and the overall sentence.
Example:
* "Nduthi iria mũki" (The cow is eating grass.) - In this case, "muki" refers to grass.
* "Twende mũki" (Let's go to the field.) - In this case, "muki" refers to a field.
If you provide more context about the usage of the word "muki," I can give you a more specific interpretation.