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coastal [noun]

Eliwa

Maana (Definition)

Concentrated bitter resin extracted from aloe plants, used traditionally to treat digestive ailments.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

bitter aloe resin paste / traditional medicine extract

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

dawa ya shubiri / eliwa

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

"Tabibu alitumia eliwa kutibu maumivu ya tumbo."

Translation: The healer used bitter aloe resin to treat stomach pain.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Asali na shubirialoe veraMitishamba
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