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coastal [noun]

Ukuta wa Mawe ya Matmat

Maana (Definition)

Historic masonry wall constructed using porous coastal coral rag stone and lime mortar.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coral rag stone wall

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ukuta matmat

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

"Nyumba ile ya kale ina ukuta wa mawe ya matmat uliodumu karne tatu."

Translation: That ancient house features a coral rag stone wall that has lasted three centuries.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
ukuta wa sanamu
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