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swahili [noun]

Manowari

Maana (Definition)

A heavily armed warship operated by naval forces for defense and patrol.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

warship / naval vessel / dreadnought

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

manowari / ship ya vita

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): English loanword ('man-of-war')
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Manowari ya jeshi la bahari ilitia nanga bandarini."

Translation: The navy warship dropped anchor at the port.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
meli ya vitaChombo cha bahari
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