coastal [noun]

Vazi la Shella

Maana (Definition)

Ornate white silk wedding dress embroidered with silver thread traditionally worn in Lamu.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Swahili embroidered bridal gown

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

vazi shella

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Coast (Kiamu)

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Bi harusi alipendeza sana katika vazi la shella."

Translation: The bride looked stunning in the Swahili embroidered bridal gown.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

gauni la harusi