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Fumikizo

Maana (Definition)

A conical woven palm-leaf basket placed over an incense burner to scent garments.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

traditional woven incense cover basket

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

fumikizo

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

"Nguo za harusi ziliwekwa juu ya fumikizo ili zishike harufu ya udi."

Translation: Wedding garments were draped over the incense basket to absorb the fragrance of oud.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
kikapu cha uvumbaChetezo
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