kofia
English
Etymology
Noun
kofia (plural kofias)
- A brimless cylindrical cap with a flat crown, worn by men in East Africa.
Swahili
Etymology
From Omani Arabic كُوفِيَّة (kōfiyya, “cap”).
Pronunciation
Audio (Kenya): (file)
Noun
kofia (n class, plural kofia)
Derived terms
- kofia ngumu (“hard hat”)
Descendants
- English: kofia
See also
Categories:
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- en:Headwear
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- sw:Headwear