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coastal [noun]

Vitangi

Maana (Definition)

Fine head coverings worn by coastal Swahili women

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

traditional embroidered coastal headwraps

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

vitambaa vya kichwa

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

"Wanawake walivaa vitangi vya kupendeza"

Translation: The women wore beautiful embroidered coastal headwraps

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Eneza kilemba
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