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swahili [noun]

Afyuni

Maana (Definition)

A dark narcotic substance extracted from poppy seeds historically traded along sea routes.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

raw opium resin / narcotic compound

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

unga mzito

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic 'afyun'
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Polisi walikamata mzigo wa afyuni bandarini."

Translation: Police seized a shipment of opium at the port.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Dawa ya kulevya ubongoHaramu
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