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coastal [noun]

Utepe wa Dhahabu

Maana (Definition)

Metallic gold thread ribbon stitched onto collars of coastal kanzu tunics.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

golden embroidery trim

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

utepe dhahabu

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

"Kanzu yake ilikuwa na utepe wa dhahabu koo lote."

Translation: His tunic featured golden embroidery trim all around the collar.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
nakshi ya kanzu
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