"kofia" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: kofias [plural]
Etymology: From Swahili kofia. Doublet of keffiyeh. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sw|kofia}} Swahili kofia, {{doublet|en|keffiyeh}} Doublet of keffiyeh Head templates: {{en-noun}} kofia (plural kofias)
  1. A brimless cylindrical cap with a flat crown, worn by men in East Africa. Categories (topical): Headwear

Inflected forms

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