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coastal [noun]

Pembe ya mbogo

Maana (Definition)

A ceremonial musical horn carved from buffalo horn, blown during coastal royal rites.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

ceremonial buffalo horn trumpet

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

siwa ya pembe

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

"Mpulizaji alipuliza pembe ya mbogo kutangaza kuwasili kwa mfalme."

Translation: The horn blower sounded the ceremonial buffalo horn to announce the king's arrival.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
SiwaBaragumuPembe
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