coastal [noun]

Mnejo

Maana (Definition)

A specialized strong coconut-fiber net historically used by Bajuni mariners.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

traditional Bajuni sea turtle net woven from coconut fiber

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mnejo

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wavuvi wa Lamu walisuka mnejo kwa ajili ya bahari kuu."

Translation: Lamu fishermen woven a turtle net for deep-sea fishing.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Wavu nyavu