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Pefu

Maana (Definition)

Describing fruit, coconut, or produce that has reached maximum ripeness and richness.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

fully ripe / matured / prime condition

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ripe

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

"Mang'o pefu yalianza kuanguka kutoka mtini."

Translation: Fully ripe mangoes began falling from the tree.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
komavuiliyoivaYu tayari
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