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coastal [noun]

Veeja

Maana (Definition)

Intricate decorative items crafted from turtle shells in the Bajuni islands

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

traditional Bajuni sea turtle shell carving

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

veeja

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

"Wavua wa Bajuni walitengeneza veeja vya kupendeza"

Translation: Bajuni fishermen crafted beautiful shell carvings

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
sanaa ya kombe
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