"kitenge" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: kitenges [plural], chitenge [alternative]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} kitenge (plural kitenges)
  1. An African garment similar to the sarong, often worn by women wrapped around the chest or waist or as a headscarf or sling to carry a baby.
    Sense id: en-kitenge-en-noun-KESRxMg~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries, Clothing

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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    },
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        ],
        [
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        ],
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        ],
        [
          "sling",
          "sling"
        ]
      ]
    }
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        ],
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        ],
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