coastal [noun]

Dausi

Maana (Definition)

An ornate hand-carved wooden peacock emblem adorning the prow of historic Swahili merchant dhows.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

peacock dhow prow sculpture

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

dausi

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Dausi ya jahazi ilionyesha ustadi wa mafundi wa Lamu."

Translation: The peacock dhow prow displayed the craftsmanship of Lamu artisans.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Gubeti Pambo Jahazi