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coastal [noun]

Dafi ya pwani

Maana (Definition)

A sea cucumber harvested from shallow coastal reefs, prized in traditional maritime trade.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal sea cucumber

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

dafi

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

"Wavuvi walikusanya dafi ya pwani kwenye miamba ya maji madogo."

Translation: Fishermen gathered coastal sea cucumbers on low tide reefs.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Viumbe vya bahariniChombo cha tanga
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