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coastal [noun]

Msambalau

Maana (Definition)

A large coastal shade tree bearing dark purple sweet-tart berries harvested seasonally.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal jamun tree / Syzygium cumini

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mti wa msambalau / zambarau ya pwani

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

"Watoto walipanda juu ya msambalau kula matunda matamu."

Translation: Children climbed the coastal jamun tree to eat sweet berries.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
ZambarauMtiUvumilivu huvumisha matunda
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