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coastal [noun]

Uma wa bahari

Maana (Definition)

Sharp protective spine of a coastal marine sea urchin

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

sea urchin spine

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

uma bahari

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

"Mvuvi alikanyaga uma wa bahari akaumia mguu"

Translation: The fisherman stepped on a sea urchin spine and hurt his foot

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Mwiba wa kujidunga hauna kilio
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