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coastal [noun]

Bangu bangu

Maana (Definition)

A silvery coral reef fish highly prized in coastal seafood cuisine.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal sea bream fish

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

samaki wa reef

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

"Alinunua bangu bangu watatu wa kupika mchuzi."

Translation: He bought three sea breams to cook curry.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Samakimarine
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