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coastal [noun]

Akikua

Maana (Definition)

An underwater coral shelf or shallow reef ledge where marine life congregates.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coral reef shelf / coastal underwater ledge

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

akikua

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

"Wavuvi walitupa nyavu zao kando ya akikua."

Translation: Fishermen cast their nets beside the coral reef shelf.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Gonga mwambaBahari
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