coastal [noun]

Nazi kavu

Maana (Definition)

A fully ripened coconut with firm dried meat used for pressing rich coconut oil.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

mature copra coconut / dried coconut kernel

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

nazi kavu

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili Agriculture

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Tulitumia nazi kavu kupata tui zito la kupikia."

Translation: We used mature dried coconut to get thick coconut milk for cooking.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

copra Amnazi