coastal [noun]

Baraghani

Maana (Definition)

A sea conch shell crafted into a wind instrument used by traditional coastal sailors to signal dhow arrivals.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Triton conch horn

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ganda la bahari

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Sauti ya baraghani ilitangaza kuwasili kwa jahazi."

Translation: The sound of the Triton conch horn announced the arrival of the dhow.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Mganda mpulizo