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coastal [noun]

Arusi

Maana (Definition)

Dialectal coastal variation for wedding festivities and marital rites.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

wedding celebration / marriage nuptials

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

harusi

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic 'urs' via Coastal Swahili
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Arusi ya fahari ilifanyika mjini Lamu."

Translation: A grand wedding was celebrated in Lamu town.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Vazi la harusinikahi
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