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coastal [noun]

Garafi

Maana (Definition)

A glass bottle or carafe used in coastal households to serve chilled water or fruit syrups.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

glass decanter / water carafe

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

garafi / chupa ya kioo

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

"Mama aliweka maji ya waridi kwenye garafi ya kioo."

Translation: Mother poured rose water into the glass decanter.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Chupacarafe
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