coastal [noun]

Bafta

Maana (Definition)

Plain woven white cotton fabric historically used for shrouds, tunics, and linings.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

white cotton calico fabric / unbleached cloth

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

kitambaa cheupe

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Persian / Arabic loan via Coastal Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Fundi alitumia bafta kushona nguo ya ndani."

Translation: The tailor used white cotton calico to stitch the inner garment.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

kitambaa Nguo