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coastal [noun]

Urembo wa Pwani

Maana (Definition)

Intricate henna body patterns and traditional perfumes worn by Swahili women

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

henna body art / coastal beauty tradition

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

pico na wanja

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

"Bibi harusi alipambwa kwa urembo wa pwani"

Translation: The bride was decorated with traditional coastal henna art

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
hinna
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