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coastal [noun]

Utambi wa Kandili

Maana (Definition)

Woven cotton wick used in traditional coastal brass oil lamps

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

kerosene lamp wick

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

utambi kandili

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

"Alirekebisha utambi wa kandili ili mwangaza uongezeke"

Translation: He adjusted the kerosene lamp wick to increase the light

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Utambi wa Taa
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