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swahili [noun]

Kito

Maana (Definition)

A precious or semi-precious stone used in jewelry.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

gemstone / precious jewel

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

jewel

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

"Zana hizo zilipambwa kwa kito cha yakuti."

Translation: Those artifacts were decorated with a ruby gemstone.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
jiwe la thamaniyaquti
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