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coastal [noun]

Jizo la mtoto

Maana (Definition)

A traditional coastal ritual where a neonate is cleansed with medicinal herb infusions.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

newborn coastal herbal bath ceremony

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

bath ya mtoi

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Kiamu Culture
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Familia ilikusanyika kusherehekea jizo la mtoto jioni."

Translation: The family gathered to celebrate the newborn's herbal bath ceremony in the evening.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
uogeshaji mtoto
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