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coastal [noun]

Zayati

Maana (Definition)

Refined oil burned in traditional coastal mosque lamps and ceremonial censers

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

pure olive oil for sanctuary lamps

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

zayati

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

"Wazee walitia zayati kwenye taa za msikiti"

Translation: Elders poured pure olive oil into mosque lamps

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
mafuta mzeituni
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