coastal [noun]

Kawa

Maana (Definition)

A beautifully woven cone-shaped palm cover placed over food dishes to keep them clean.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

conical woven dish cover

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

kawa

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mama alifunika sahani ya wali kwa kawa ya rangi."

Translation: Mother covered the plate of rice with a colorful woven palm cover.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

kifuniko