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coastal [noun]

Chala la Pwani

Maana (Definition)

A serene aquatic plant featuring blue blossoms that float on coastal freshwater pools.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal blue water lily

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ua la maji la Pwani

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

"Chala la Pwani lilichanua katikati ya ziwa."

Translation: The coastal blue water lily bloomed in the middle of the lake.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
UaMaji
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