coastal [noun]

Chabani

Maana (Definition)

An ornate silver or brass flask with a narrow perforated spout used to sprinkle perfumed water on wedding guests.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

rosewater sprinkler flask

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

chupa ya marashi

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mwenyeji alitumia chabani kumnyunyizia mgeni marashi."

Translation: The host used a rosewater flask to sprinkle perfume on the guest.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Chopa Chetezo cha marashi