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coastal [noun]

Viruzi

Maana (Definition)

Swarms of tiny young fish swimming along coral reefs

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

tiny reef fry / anchovy fingerlings

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

viruzi

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

"Wavuvi walivua viruzi ufukweni kwa wavi"

Translation: Fishermen netted tiny reef fry along the shore using coconut nets

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Samaki
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