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coastal [noun]

Ukara

Maana (Definition)

Wild coastal climbing vine (*Landolphia*) historically tapped for natural rubber

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

rubber vine / landolphia plant

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ukara

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Coast / Botany
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wenyeji walivuna gundi ya ukara kutoka mwituni"

Translation: Locals harvested natural rubber vine gum from the forest

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
mmea
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