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swahili [noun]

Ndewe za masikio

Maana (Definition)

The soft lower fleshy part of the human ear, often pierced along the coast for traditional gold jewelry.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

earlobes / pierced coastal earlobes

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ndewe / masikio

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

"Bibi arusi alivalia hereni nzito kwenye ndewe za masikio yake."

Translation: The bride wore heavy earrings on her earlobes.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Ukuta una masikiohereni
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