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coastal [noun]

Ilmasi

Maana (Definition)

A precious uncut diamond or natural gemstone traditionally valued by coastal jewelers.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

unrefined diamond / raw coastal gemstone

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ilmasi

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

"Sonara alichonga ilmasi hiyo na kuifanya imete."

Translation: The jeweler cut that raw diamond and made it sparkle.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Almasi
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