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coastal [noun]

Baye

Maana (Definition)

Salted and sun-dried shark meat, a traditional coastal staple.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal dried shark meat

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

samaki mkavu

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

"Mama alipika baye kwa mchuzi wa nazi."

Translation: Mother cooked dried shark meat in coconut sauce.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
PapaSamaki
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