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coastal [noun]

Wanda

Maana (Definition)

Natural dark eyeliner applied around the eyes by coastal women

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

traditional antimony eye cosmetic (kohl)

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

wanja

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

"Alijipaka wanda machoni kabla ya sherehe"

Translation: She applied traditional kohl to her eyes before the feast

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Vumbi la uwanja
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