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coastal [noun]

Yozi

Maana (Definition)

Dried hollowed gourd used on dhows to store cool fresh water

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal water-jar gourd container

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

yozi

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

"Nahodha alichota maji kutoka kwenye yozi"

Translation: The captain scooped water from the coastal gourd container

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
kibuyu
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