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coastal [noun]

Govi

Maana (Definition)

Prepuce tissue; traditionally used to describe uncircumcised state or outer husk.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

foreskin / uncircumcised status

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

govi

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

"Alipelekwa hospitalini kufanyiwa tohara kutoka govi."

Translation: He was taken to the hospital for circumcision.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Tohara
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