"shuka" meaning in English

See shuka in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: shukas [plural]
Etymology: From Swahili shuka. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|sw|shuka}} Swahili shuka Head templates: {{en-noun}} shuka (plural shukas)
  1. A sash (decorative length of cloth) worn in parts of Africa. Categories (topical): Clothing
    Sense id: en-shuka-en-noun-QQwLiD1b Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations, Pages with 4 entries, Pages with entries, Pages with 4 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of Pages with 4 entries: 15 18 51 3 3 3 2 3 2 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 14 17 54 3 3 3 2 3 2

Inflected forms

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