coastal [noun]

Samali

Maana (Definition)

Pure clarified butter oil used extensively in traditional Swahili rice dishes and pastries.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

clarified coastal ghee

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

samli ya pwani

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic samn via Coastal Swahili Cuisine

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mpishi alitia samali kwenye biriani ili iongeze harufu nzuri."

Translation: The chef added clarified coastal ghee to the biryani to enhance its aroma.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Samli ya ng'ombe Chikichi la mafuta Chakula