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coastal [noun]

Doti

Maana (Definition)

A traditional measurement unit for fabric, usually equivalent to four yards.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

unit of cloth measure (four yards)

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

doti

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

"Alinunua doti mbili za kanga za Pwani."

Translation: She bought two traditional four-yard rolls of coastal kanga fabric.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
kitambaakipimo
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