coastal [noun]

Ukasiri

Maana (Definition)

Botanical dye extracted from *Bridelia* trees used by coastal fishermen to tan nets

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

bridelia bark extract

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ukasiri

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Coast / Botany

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wavuvi walitumbukiza nyavu kwenye ukasiri ili zikuwe imara"

Translation: Fishermen soaked nets in bridelia bark extract to strengthen them

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

dawa ya nyavu