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coastal [noun]

Chikichiki

Maana (Definition)

The oily red pulp derived from oil palm fruit clusters used in coastal cooking and ointment.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

red oil palm fruit pulp

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

chikichiki

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

"Mwanamke alikamua chikichiki kupata mafuta."

Translation: The woman squeezed the palm fruit pulp to extract oil.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
mafuta ya naziTunda
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