swahili [noun]

Chamchela

Maana (Definition)

A localized rapidly rotating column of wind picking up dust and debris.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

swirling whirlwind / dust devil storm

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

upepo wa kisulisuli

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu origin

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Chamchela ilitokea barabarani na kupeperusha vumbi."

Translation: A whirlwind formed on the road blowing up dust.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

kisulisuli Upepo