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coastal [noun]

Hariri ya bahari

Maana (Definition)

Extremely rare and silky golden threads harvested from fan mussel shells along coastal reefs.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

sea silk / fine mussel fiber

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

hariri ya bahari

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Kimvita Maritime
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Nguo hiyo ilishonwa kwa hariri ya bahari ya thamani."

Translation: That garment was woven from precious sea silk.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
uzi wa kito
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