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coastal [noun]

Vilemba vya Heshima

Maana (Definition)

Ornate turbans conferred upon respected community patriarchs

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

honorary turbans / robes of distinction

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

vilemba heshima

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

"Wazee walivishwa vilemba vya heshima barazani"

Translation: Elders were bestowed honorary turbans at the assembly

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Eneza kilemba
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