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coastal [noun]

Bibi wa harusi

Maana (Definition)

The bride in a traditional Swahili coastal wedding ceremony.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal bride / honored wedding lady

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

bwana harusi wa kike

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

"Bibi wa harusi alivaa nguo ya kitani yenye nakshi za dhahabu."

Translation: The bride wore a fine cotton robe with gold embroidery.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
bibi harusiWana wa Mwanamke
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