coastal
[noun]
Chaza
Maana (Definition)
A marine bivalve mollusk harvested for food and precious pearls along coral reefs.
Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):
pearl oyster / marine bivalve mollusk
Sheng / Standard Equivalent:
oyster
Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili Marine Term
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):
"Wavua paji walitafuta chaza ili kupata lulu."
Translation: Divers searched for oysters to harvest pearls.
Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):