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coastal [noun]

Olopira

Maana (Definition)

A marine invertebrate inhabiting shallow coastal lagoons, harvested for export.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

sea cucumber / marine invertebrate

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

olopira

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

"Wavuvi walikusanya olopira kwenye miamba ya bahari."

Translation: Fishermen gathered sea cucumbers on the ocean reefs.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
jongoo wa baharimwani
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