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coastal [noun]

Alaweni

Maana (Definition)

A indigenous coastal aloe plant harvested for medicinal skin gel and juice.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal aloe vera / medicinal succulent

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mmea wa shubiri

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

"Alitumia juisi ya alaweni kutibu kidonda."

Translation: He used coastal aloe juice to treat the wound.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Asali na shubirimmea
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