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swahili [noun]

Chachu ya msitu

Maana (Definition)

Naturally occurring wild yeast strains collected from forest flora used in traditional fermentation.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

wild forest yeast fungus

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

chachu ya porini

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

"Wazee walitumia chachu ya msitu kukanda unga."

Translation: Elders used wild forest yeast to ferment dough.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Chachu ya msituferment
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