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coastal [noun]

Vikuba

Maana (Definition)

Scented wrist or neck garlands strung with fresh jasmine flowers for weddings

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

fragrant jasmine floral wristbands

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

vikuba

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

"Wanawake walivaa vikuba vyenye harufu nzuri"

Translation: The women wore fragrant jasmine floral wristbands

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Ukwaju wa Shada
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