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coastal [noun]

Peto

Maana (Definition)

A sturdy rectangular pouch woven from palm fronds used by fishermen to transport catches.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

woven coconut leaf basket for fish

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

peto / pakacha

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bajuni Coastal Craft
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mvuvi alijaza peto lake na samaki wa changu."

Translation: The fisherman filled his woven coconut basket with emperor fish.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
kikapuPakachaAmnazi
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