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coastal [noun]

Zulia la Maua

Maana (Definition)

Fresh flower petals strewn across entrance floors for coastal wedding processions.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

carpet of flowers / festive floral rug

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

zulia maua

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

"Njia ya bi harusi ilitandikwa zulia la maua ya jasmine."

Translation: The bride's walkway was spread with a carpet of jasmine flowers.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Zulia jekundu
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