coastal
[noun]
Uwa wa Mnazi
Maana (Definition)
Inflorescence sheath of the coconut palm from which sweet sap (tari) is tapped.
Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):
coconut palm spathe
Sheng / Standard Equivalent:
uwa mnazi
Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Coast
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):
"Mgema alikata uwa wa mnazi ili kukusanya tari."
Translation: The palm tapper cut the coconut palm spathe to collect fresh sap.
Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):