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coastal [noun]

Afuzi

Maana (Definition)

A traditional fragrant herbal paste applied to soothe muscle soreness along the coast.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

herbal aromatic unguent / coastal healing salve

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

afuzi

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

"Bibi alimpaka mtoto afuzi mwilini kutuliza homa."

Translation: Grandmother rubbed the herbal salve on the child to soothe fever.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
marhamuChikichi la mafuta
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