coastal
[noun]
Sarafu ya pilipili
Maana (Definition)
Vintage brass coin used as currency in coastal spice trading hubs.
Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):
historic spice trade token
Sheng / Standard Equivalent:
coin ya pilipili
Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Trade History
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):
"Mfanyabiashara alihifadhi sarafu ya pilipili ya zamani."
Translation: The merchant preserved an ancient spice trade token.
Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):