coastal [noun]

Yungiyungi

Maana (Definition)

Sacred coastal white lotus/lily motif frequently carved into wooden Swahili doorways.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal white lily blossom

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

yungiyungi

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Coast

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Milango ya kale ya Lamu imenakshiwa kwa hoa la yungiyungi."

Translation: Ancient Lamu doors are carved with coastal white lily blossoms.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

ua la milangoni