"shemma" meaning in All languages combined

See shemma on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: shemmas [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} shemma (plural shemmas)
  1. A traditional Ethiopian or Eritrean handwoven cotton cloth that holds cultural, social, and religious significance. Wikipedia link: Culture of Ethiopia Categories (place): Eritrea, Ethiopia
    Sense id: en-shemma-en-noun-RBQAGVKu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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