coastal [noun]

Fano

Maana (Definition)

A torch crafted from bound dried coconut fronds, lit by coastal fishermen during night reef harvesting.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

bound frond fishing torch

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

fano

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wavuvi walitumia fano kuangazia pweza kwenye miamba usiku."

Translation: Fishermen used a bound frond torch to spot octopuses on the reefs at night.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

sulu Taarab Amnazi