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coastal [noun]

Chande

Maana (Definition)

Strips of dried palm leaves used by coastal artisans to weave mats and baskets.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

split palm frond leaf for mat weaving

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ukindu uliopasuliwa

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

"Mama alipasua chande za kusukia mkeka."

Translation: Mother split palm fronds for weaving a mat.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
ukinduNdoa ya mkeka
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