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coastal [noun]

Ubani wa vinyago

Maana (Definition)

Aromatic resin burned by traditional coastal woodcarvers during artistic rites

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

ritual incense for woodcarvers

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ubani

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic luban
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mzee alifukiza ubani wa vinyago kabla ya kuanza nakshi"

Translation: The elder burned ritual incense before commencing carvings

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
ufukizo
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