coastal [noun]

Bafu la mawe

Maana (Definition)

Enclosed private bathrooms constructed from coral rag and lime mortar in historic Swahili mansions.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

carved coral-stone bathing chamber

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

bafu ya mawe

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Architectural Term

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Nyumba ya kale ya Lamu ina bafu la mawe la kuvutia."

Translation: The ancient Lamu house has an impressive carved coral-stone bath chamber.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Bafu Chumba