"unyago" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Swahili unyago. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sw|unyago}} Swahili unyago Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} unyago (uncountable)
  1. In Swahili culture, a set of rituals that use music and dance to celebrate the coming of age of girls, teaching them about sex and conjugal life. Wikipedia link: unyago Tags: uncountable
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