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coastal [noun]

Mjusi mweusi

Maana (Definition)

A species of dark skink lizard common in coastal mangrove mudflats and rocky shorelines.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

black coastal skink / mangrove lizard

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mjusi mweusi

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili Herpetology
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mjusi mweusi alionekana akitembea juu ya mizizi ya mikoko."

Translation: The black coastal skink was seen moving over mangrove roots.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Mjusi kafirikadena
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