coastal [noun]

Ajemi

Maana (Definition)

Richly woven Persian silk cloth imported historically along Swahili maritime trade routes.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Persian silk / luxury imported fabric

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ajemi

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic 'ajami'

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Alivaa kanzu iliyoshonwa kwa kitambaa cha ajemi."

Translation: He wore a tunic tailored from Persian silk cloth.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Rinda la hariri nguo ya thamani