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coastal [verb]

Okoteza

Maana (Definition)

To gather remaining coconut windfalls, mangoes, or crops left on farm grounds after the primary harvest.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

glean fallen fruits or leftover crops after harvest

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

okoteza

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

"Watoto walikuwa wakiokoteza madafu chini ya minazi."

Translation: Children were gleaning green coconuts under the palm trees.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
DondoaOkota chuma
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