coastal [noun]

Dafuria

Maana (Definition)

A large, ornate brass platter used in Swahili coastal feasts to serve communal food.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

large brass serving tray

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

sahani kubwa

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic-Coastal origin

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Chakula cha pilau kilipakuliwa kwenye dafuria kubwa ya shaba."

Translation: The pilau meal was served on a large brass platter.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Sinia la Biriani Chombo cha tanga sahania