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coastal [noun]

Ukili

Maana (Definition)

Narrow braided strips of dried doum palm leaf sewn together to make mats

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

woven palm strip for mats and baskets

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ukili

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

"Wanawake wa Pwani wanaruka ukili wa mikeka"

Translation: Coastal women weave palm frond strips for mats

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Vikapu vya Ukindousumba
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