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coastal [noun]

Bariyano

Maana (Definition)

A traditional coastal festive dish of long-grain rice layered with spiced meat curry.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

spiced coastal biryani rice dish

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

biriani ya pwani

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

"Familia ilikula bariyano tamu siku ya siku kuu."

Translation: The family ate delicious coastal biryani on the holiday.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Sinia la BirianiChakula
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