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coastal [noun]

Kabibu

Maana (Definition)

A sweet dried grape variety prized in coastal traditional baking and spiced rice dishes.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

dried raisin / dried sweet grape

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

zabibu kavu

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic zabib
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mama aliweka kabibu kwenye pilau ya harusi."

Translation: Mother added raisins into the wedding pilaf.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
zabibu
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