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coastal [noun]

Dawi

Maana (Definition)

A paste of crushed medicinal leaves applied directly to wounds or swollen joints.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

traditional herbal poultice

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

dawa ya mitishamba / dawi

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

"Tabibu aliweka dawi ya majani kwenye mguu uliovimba."

Translation: The healer applied a traditional poultice on the swollen leg.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
MitishambaKufunga mkandaPaka
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