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coastal [noun]

Kidoji

Maana (Definition)

Traditional coastal implement crafted for grating coconut flesh for milk.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coconut scraper shell / traditional grater

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

scraper

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Kimvita / Swahili Coast
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mama alitumia kidoji kukuza nazi ya wali wa nazi."

Translation: Mother used the traditional scraper to grate coconut for coconut rice.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
mbuzi wa nazi
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