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coastal [noun]

Hariri ya Kiunguja

Maana (Definition)

Premium woven silk adorned with traditional Swahili embroidery from Zanzibar.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Zanzibar fine embroidered silk

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

hariri ya Zanzibar

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

"Mabibi walivaa hariri ya Kiunguja wakati wa tamasha la miaka mia."

Translation: The ladies wore Zanzibar fine embroidered silk during the centennial festival.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
kitambaa cha siri
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