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coastal [noun]

Ndokwa

Maana (Definition)

A reef-dwelling marine fish species found in Indian Ocean coastal waters known for tough skin.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

ocean triggerfish / reef fish species

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

samaki wa ndokwa

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Marine Fauna
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wavuvi walivua ndokwa wengi karibu na miamba ya marijani."

Translation: Fishermen caught many triggerfish near the coral reefs.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Samakimarine life
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