coastal [noun]

Hazama

Maana (Definition)

An ornate nose ring crafted from silver or gold worn by coastal women during weddings.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

traditional silver nose ring

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

hazama

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili / Arabic

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Bibi harusi alipambwa kwa hazama ya fedha inayometa."

Translation: The bride was adorned with a glittering silver nose ring.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

pete ya pua