"mabati" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Swahili mabati. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sw|mabati}} Swahili mabati Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} mabati (uncountable)
  1. (Kenya) Metal sheeting, often corrugated iron. Tags: Kenya, uncountable
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