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coastal [noun]

Gudulia

Maana (Definition)

A traditional porous clay pitcher used in coastal homes to keep drinking water naturally cool.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

earthenware water pitcher / porous cooling jug

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

gudulia

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic loanword ('qudduliyyah')
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mama aliweka maji ya kunywa kwenye gudulia la udongo."

Translation: Mother placed drinking water in the earthenware clay pitcher.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Siri ya mtungi aijuaye katakopo la udongo
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