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coastal [noun]

Chamvu

Maana (Definition)

A swift predatory marine fish with razor-sharp teeth inhabiting coastal reefs.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal barracuda fish

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

samaki chamvu

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

"Chamvu alishambulia samaki wadogo baharini."

Translation: The coastal barracuda attacked small fish in the ocean.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Samakimla samaki
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