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coastal [noun]

Giligili

Maana (Definition)

Dried coriander seeds ground into coastal spice blends for pilau and biryani.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coriander seeds / aromatic spice for coastal pilau

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

giligili

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

"Mama aliongeza giligili kwenye mchuzi ili uwe na harufu nzuri."

Translation: Mother added coriander seeds to the stew to give it a rich aroma.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
kiungodania
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