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coastal [noun]

Fukizo

Maana (Definition)

The practice of inhaling herbal steam or incense smoke for healing and fragrance.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

herbal incense steam / aromatic fumigation

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

fukizo

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

"Mama alitengeneza fukizo la maji ya eucalyptus kutibu mafua."

Translation: Mother prepared a steam inhalation of eucalyptus water to treat a cold.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Uvumbamvuke wa tiba
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