coastal [noun]

Opoki

Maana (Definition)

A species of edible mud crab inhabiting coastal mangrove roots, prized in traditional cooking.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal mangrove crab species harvested for food

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

opoki

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili Marine Biology

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wavuvu walivua opoki wengi kwenye msitu wa mikoko."

Translation: Fishermen caught many mangrove crabs in the mangrove forest.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

cua kaa wa bahari