coastal [noun]

Dafur

Maana (Definition)

A traditional earthenware incense burner used in coastal Swahili homes to burn frankincense and udi.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

traditional ceramic incense burner

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

chetezo cha uvumba

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mama aliweka mkaa wenye uvumba kwenye dafur ili kuleta harufu nzuri."

Translation: Mother placed embers with frankincense on the incense burner to create a sweet fragrance.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Chetezo Uvumba mti wa udi