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coastal [noun]

Singano

Maana (Definition)

Slender ocean fish with a needle-like beak found along coral reefs.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

needle fish / garfish species

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

singano

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

"Wavuvi wa Shimoni walivua singano wengi asubuhi."

Translation: The Shimoni fishermen caught many needle fish in the morning.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
SamakiBahariLadha ya mchuzi ni chumvi
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