coastal [noun]

Mluzi wa usiku

Maana (Definition)

A nocturnal bird species whose eerie whistling call at dusk features in coastal folklore and tales.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal nightjar bird / whistling night bird

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mluzi wa usiku

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mluzi wa usiku ulisikika ukilia msituni kando ya bahari."

Translation: The coastal nightjar bird was heard whistling in the forest by the sea.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Ndege mliaji wa usiku