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coastal [noun]

Vazi la Kanzu

Maana (Definition)

Flowing white ankle-length robe worn by Swahili men during prayers and events

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

traditional white coastal tunic / robe

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

kanzu

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

"Alivaa vazi la kanzu safi kwenda msikitini"

Translation: He wore a clean white tunic robe to go to the mosque

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Kanzu
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