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coastal [noun]

Alua ya lozi

Maana (Definition)

A prized sweet confectionery made from ground almonds, sugar, and spices.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

almond halwa / sweet coastal delicacy

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

halua ya almond

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

"Tulikula alua ya lozi pamoja na kahawa chungu."

Translation: We enjoyed almond halwa along with black coffee.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Haluapipi
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