coastal [noun]

Dugange

Maana (Definition)

A species of mangrove tree with yellow-tinted bark used for durable timber and poles.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

yellow mangrove tree species (Ceriops tagal)

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

dugange

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mafundi wa majahazi wanapenda mbao za dugange kwa sababu ya ugumu wake."

Translation: Dhow builders prefer yellow mangrove timber because of its durability.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Endo la mikoko mng'ambo