coastal [noun]

Mchiriku wa pwani

Maana (Definition)

A small yellow songbird common in coastal palms, celebrated in Swahili folklore for its melodic chirping.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

yellow-fronted canary bird / coastal singing bird

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mchiriku wa pwani

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili Zoology

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mchiriku wa pwani aliimba asubuhi juu ya mnazi."

Translation: The coastal canary bird sang in the morning atop the coconut palm.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Ndege mliaji