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coastal [noun]

Babani ya ubani

Maana (Definition)

A specialized handmade earthenware vessel used to burn frankincense in Swahili homes.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

clay incense burner for resin

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

chetezo

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

"Mama aliweka babani ya ubani mezani."

Translation: Mother placed the clay incense burner on the table.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
ChetezoFukizo
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