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coastal [noun]

Lisan al-gaib

Maana (Definition)

A mystical coastal figure or poet believed to give voice to hidden spiritual truths.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

voice of the unseen / prophetic coastal speaker

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

sauti ya siri

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic Lisan al-Ghayb
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mshairi huyo alichukuliwa kama lisan al-gaib wa eneo hilo."

Translation: That poet was regarded as the voice of the unseen in that region.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Fasaha ya mshairimsiri
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