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Subaya

Maana (Definition)

A luxurious silk shawl featuring gold-thread embroidery worn by Swahili brides during henna ceremonies.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

embroidered bridal shawl / silk veil wrapper

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

subaya

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Ceremonial Heritage

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Bibi harusi alijifunika subaya ya hariri yenye nakshi za dhahabu."

Translation: The bride draped herself in an embroidered silk shawl with gold patterns.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

utandio Shela Vazi la tausi