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coastal [noun]

Abana

Maana (Definition)

Dense, dark ebony hardwood native to East Coast used for fine wood carvings.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

ebony wood / dense black timber

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

abana

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Kiti hiki cha enzi kimetengenezwa kwa mti wa abana."

Translation: This throne chair is crafted from ebony wood.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
mpingoMti
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