coastal [noun]

Fanusi ya bahari

Maana (Definition)

A heavy brass-framed oil lamp mounted on dhow masts for night signaling and navigation.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

dhow navigation oil lantern

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

fanusi ya bahari

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Maritime Artifact

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Fanusi ya bahari iliangazia njia wakati jahazi likisafiri usiku."

Translation: The dhow navigation lantern illuminated the path while sailing at night.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Taarab Fanusi ya bahari Chombo cha tanga