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coastal [noun]

Zafarani

Maana (Definition)

Golden aromatic spice used in coastal Swahili festive pilau and teas

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

saffron spice / golden aromatic seasoning

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

zafarani

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic za'faran
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wali wa zafarani ulinukia vizuri sana"

Translation: The saffron rice smelled extremely delightful

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
kiungo
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