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coastal [noun]

Vumba la Bahari

Maana (Definition)

Pungent, salty ocean breeze scent emanating from exposed reefs at low tide.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

sea-brine ocean scent

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

vumba bahari

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

"Vumba la bahari liliingia mjini wakati wa upepo wa jioni."

Translation: The sea-brine ocean scent drifted into town during the evening breeze.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
harufu ya bahari
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