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coastal [noun]

Vitambaa vya Leso

Maana (Definition)

Decorative printed cotton handkerchiefs tied around heads by coastal women

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

printed coastal kerchiefs

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

vitambaa leso

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

"Wanawake walivaa vitambaa vya leso wakati wa ngoma"

Translation: Women wore printed coastal kerchiefs during the dance

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Leso
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