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coastal [noun]

Jali la ufa

Maana (Definition)

Ornately carved wooden screen fitted over coastal windows for privacy and ventilation.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

carved wooden lattice screen

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

jalali

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Kiamu Architecture
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Upepo mwanana uliingia kupitia jali la ufa la nyumba hiyo."

Translation: Gentle breeze entered through the carved lattice screen of that home.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
dirisha la nakshi
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