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coastal [noun]

Dura

Maana (Definition)

A small green parakeet bird native to coastal palm groves and forests.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

rose-ringed parakeet / green parrot

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

dura / kasuku wa kijani

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Bajuni / Kiamu
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Dura aliruka kutoka mnazi mmoja hadi mwingine akiimba."

Translation: The green parakeet flew from one palm tree to another singing.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
KasukuNdege
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