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coastal [noun]

Wakiya ya dhahabu

Maana (Definition)

Traditional coastal weight measure equivalent to approximately 28 grams of gold

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

an ounce measure of gold

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

wakiya dhahabu

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic uqiyyah
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Tajiri alinunua wakiya ya dhahabu kama uwekezaji"

Translation: The merchant bought an ounce measure of gold as an investment

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
kipimo
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