coastal [noun]

Halua

Maana (Definition)

A traditional dense, gelatinous Swahili confection flavored with ghee, cardamom, and rosewater.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal halwa jelly / spiced starch sweetmeat

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

halua

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili / Arabic halwa

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wageni walipakuliwa halua na kahawa chungu baada ya chakula."

Translation: Guests were served coastal halwa and bitter coffee after the meal.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Tamu kitoweo