coastal [noun]

Felusi

Maana (Definition)

Small copper or bronze coins minted and circulated in medieval Swahili city-states.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

ancient coastal copper currency coin

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

sarafu ya kale / felusi

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Archaeologists found ancient copper coins in the Kilwa ruins."

Translation: Wanaakiolojia waligundua felusi za kale katika magofu ya Kilwa.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

sarafu ya kale pesa ya shaba