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coastal [noun]

Piripiri

Maana (Definition)

Fine airborne salt water droplets created by crashing ocean waves along reefs.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

fine sea spray / coastal salt mist

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

upepo wa chumvi

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

"Piripiri ya bahari ilitanda hewani wakati wa upepo mkali."

Translation: Fine sea spray hung in the air during the gale.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
sea mistMajiBahari
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