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coastal [noun]

Chambani

Maana (Definition)

A lush agricultural estate dedicated to growing cloves and spices in Zanzibar/Pemba.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

clove plantation estate / spice farm

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

shamba la karafuu

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wakulima walivuna karafuu zilizopepeka chambani."

Translation: Farmers harvested ripe cloves on the spice plantation estate.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
ShambaHewa ya mlimani
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