swahili
[noun]
Chaza wa mwamba
Maana (Definition)
A species of edible marine bivalve mollusk attached to coastal rocks.
Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):
rock clam / marine bivalve mollusk
Sheng / Standard Equivalent:
kiumbe cha mwamba
Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Marine Term
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):
"Wavuvi walikusanya chaza wa mwamba wakati wa maji kupwa."
Translation: Fishermen collected rock clams during low tide.
Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):