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coastal [noun]

Nti

Maana (Definition)

Traditional silver or gold ear ornament worn by coastal Swahili women.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

traditional coastal ear plug / earring

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

kureing

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili / Kiamu
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Bibi arusi alivalia nti za fedha zilizomeremeta."

Translation: The bride wore glittering silver ear ornaments.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
hereniVipuli vya SilverShela
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