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coastal [noun]

Ndaro

Maana (Definition)

A traditional low hardwood stool, often intricately carved, reserved for elders in Swahili gatherings.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

ceremonial carved wooden stool used by coastal elders

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

kiti cha mbao / stool

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

"Mzee aliketi kwenye ndaro yake akitazama bahari."

Translation: The elder sat on his carved wooden stool watching the ocean.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Jambo la kusikitishastoolKikombao ndicho kilichomo
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