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coastal [noun]

Mkude

Maana (Definition)

A indigenous timber tree native to coastal East African forests, known for dense wood and fragrant flowers.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal hardwood tree with fragrant white blossoms

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mkude

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

"Kivuli cha mkude kilileta upepo mwanana uwanjani."

Translation: The shade of the mkude tree brought a pleasant breeze to the yard.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
MtiKikombao ndicho kilichomo
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