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coastal [noun]

Bura

Maana (Definition)

High quality unbleached or white cotton fabric worn historically in coastal ceremonies.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

fine white cloth / traditional attire

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

bura

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic-Coastal origin
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Alivaa kanzu ya bura safi kwenye harusi."

Translation: He wore a fine white fabric robe at the wedding.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
kitaniKanzu
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