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coastal [noun]

Mgolole

Maana (Definition)

A traditional unstitched cotton cloth draped across the shoulders by coastal elders.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

traditional unstitched coastal wrap garment

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

shuka ya zamani

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

"Mzee alivalia mgolole wake mweupe wakati wa mkutano wa baraza."

Translation: The elder wore his white traditional wrap cloth during the council meeting.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Shuka chiniKanzuVazi la tausi
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