coastal [noun]

Rifu la mnazi

Maana (Definition)

The protective fibrous sheath wrapping newly emerging fronds on a coconut palm tree.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

young palm frond sheath / leaf envelope

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

rifu

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Kiamu Botanical Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Fundi wa vikapu alikusanya rifu la mnazi ili kutengeneza ukili."

Translation: The basket weaver gathered young palm frond sheaths to make braided strips.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Mganda Ukili Amnazi