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coastal [noun]

Sufra

Maana (Definition)

A circular woven palm mat laid upon the floor during traditional coastal family meals.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

woven palm dining mat / floor cloth

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

sufra

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic sufra
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Familia iliketi kuzunguka sufra kuponda pilau."

Translation: The family sat around the woven dining mat to enjoy pilau.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Ndoa ya mkekaJamvikitambaa
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