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coastal [noun]

Fadia

Maana (Definition)

A carved silver bangle or armlet worn as traditional jewelry during Swahili wedding ceremonies.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

traditional silver bridal armlet

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

fadia

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

"Bibi arusi alivaa fadia ya fedha mkononi."

Translation: The bride wore a carved silver armlet on her wrist.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
kikukuPamboBangili ya fedha
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