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coastal [noun]

Ambari

Maana (Definition)

Traditional solid aromatic resin burned in coastal homes for fragrance.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

amber resin / fragrant incense stone

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ubani wa bahari

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

"Mama aliwasha ambari chumbani ili kuleta harufu nzuri."

Translation: Mother lit amber resin in the room to bring a sweet fragrance.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
UbaniChetezo cha marashi
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