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coastal [noun]

Gora

Maana (Definition)

A complete uncut roll or bolt of woven textile sold in coastal bazaars.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

bolt of fabric / wholesale cloth roll

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

gora

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Hindi-Swahili Trade Loanword
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Daktari wa nguo alinunua gora nzima ya kitambaa cha hariri."

Translation: The tailor purchased an entire bolt of silk fabric.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
kitambaarola ya nguo
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