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coastal [noun]

Sakeco

Maana (Definition)

Hand-carved hardwood mortar used in coastal kitchens to crush cardamom, cloves, and garlic.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

carved wooden spice mortar

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

sakeco

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

"Mama alitwanga iliki na mdalasini kwa sakeco ya mti jikoni."

Translation: Mother crushed cardamom and cinnamon using a carved wooden mortar in the kitchen.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Sagia kwenye kinumtwangoChombo cha tanga
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