coastal [noun]

Opukuto

Maana (Definition)

The natural fall of dried coconut fronds caused by strong monsoon winds along the shore.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

mass shedding of palm fronds in monsoon winds

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

opukuto

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili Meteorology

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Opukuto la majani ya minazi lilitokea wakati wa upepo wa kaskazi."

Translation: The mass shedding of palm fronds occurred during the northeast monsoon wind.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

kuanguka majani Upepo