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coastal [noun]

Baghdadia

Maana (Definition)

A lightweight, finely woven unbleached cotton turban worn by Swahili scholars and elders.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

fine woven coastal cotton turban / headwrap

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

baghdadia

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic 'baghdadi'
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mzee alijifunga baghdadia kichwani kabla ya kutoa hotuba."

Translation: The elder tied a fine cotton turban on his head before giving a speech.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Eneza kilembakitambaa
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