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coastal [noun]

Babani

Maana (Definition)

A traditional clay burner used along the coast for frankincense and gum resins.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

earthenware incense burner

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

babani

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

"Mwanamke aliweka ubani kwenye babani nyumbani."

Translation: The woman placed frankincense in the incense burner at home.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Chetezochetezo cha uumba
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