coastal
[noun]
Chandawa
Maana (Definition)
A traditional fine silk veil worn by coastal women on formal occasions.
Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):
embroidered silk face veil
Sheng / Standard Equivalent:
utando wa hariri
Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Arabic-Swahili
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):
"Bibi harusi alijifunika chandawa ya hariri nyeupe."
Translation: The bride covered herself with a fine white silk face veil.
Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):