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coastal [noun]

Ukili wa Pwani

Maana (Definition)

Braided dry doum palm frond strip used for weaving mats and baskets

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal palm leaf strip

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ukili pwani

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

"Wanawake walifuma ukili wa pwani mchana kutwa"

Translation: Women braided coastal palm leaf strips all afternoon

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Vikapu vya Ukindo
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