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coastal [noun]

Amberi

Maana (Definition)

A valuable aromatic substance washed ashore from whales, used in perfumery.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

high-grade coastal ambergris / fragrant resin

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

amberi

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

"Wavuvu walipata amberi ya thamani kubwa ufukweni."

Translation: Fishermen found valuable ambergris on the shore.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Chetezo cha marashiUbani
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