coastal [noun]

Manukato ya udi

Maana (Definition)

Traditional aromatic incense derived from resinous agarwood, burned in Swahili households.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

agarwood perfume / traditional coastal incense

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

marashi za udi / smell fiti

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic loanword ('ud')

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Nyumba yote ilinukia manukato ya udi wakati wa sikukuu."

Translation: The entire home smelled of agarwood perfume during the festive celebration.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Rudi Chetezo cha marashi Ubani