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coastal [noun]

Vazi la buibui

Maana (Definition)

Iconic black flowing cloak draped by Swahili women in public spaces

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

traditional coastal black cloak / abaya

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

buibui

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

"Wanawake wa Pwani huvaa vazi la buibui wanapotoka nyumbani"

Translation: Coastal women wear the black cloak when going out of the house

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Tandu za buibui
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