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coastal [noun]

Sumu ya nyoka

Maana (Definition)

Potent venom from land or sea serpents found in coastal vegetation.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

snake venom / lethal coastal sea snake toxin

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

sumu ya nyoka

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

"Baharia alijiepusha na nyoka wa baharini mwenye sumu ya nyoka."

Translation: The sailor avoided the sea serpent with deadly snake venom.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
SumuHatarishiAudhia
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