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coastal [noun]

Pisho

Maana (Definition)

A traditional wooden volumetric vessel equal to approximately two kilograms of grain.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

traditional coastal dry measure for grain

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

pisho

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

"Alinunua pisho mbili za mchele wa pishi kwa ajili ya sikukuu."

Translation: He bought two traditional dry measures of rice for the celebration.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
kipimoDagaa ya mcheleSoko
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