coastal [noun]

Bungala

Maana (Definition)

A fragrant broad-grain rice variety historically cultivated along Swahili river valleys.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

aromatic broad-leaf rice variety

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mchele wa bungala

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Pilau ya leo imepikwa kwa mchele wa bungala."

Translation: Today's pilau rice was cooked with aromatic broad-leaf rice.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Dagaa ya mchele Pua ya mpunga