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coastal [noun]

Onde

Maana (Definition)

Archaic coastal term for a cleared farm plot cultivated for cassava, corn, or coconut trees.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

cultivated farm plot / fertile plantation

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

shamba

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

"Wako kazini kwenye onde yao kando ya mto."

Translation: They are at work on their farm plot beside the river.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
ShambaKupiga moyo kondemgunda
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