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lavalava

/ˌlɑː.vəˈlɑː.və/

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noun

/ˌlɑː.vəˈlɑː.və/formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее традиционную одежду, которую носят полинезийцы, особенно самоанцы, состоящую из прямоугольного куска набивного хлопка или ситца, носимого как юбка.

A noun referring to a traditional garment worn by Polynesians, especially Samoans, consisting of a rectangular piece of printed cotton or calico worn as a skirt.

  1. Traditional Samoan garmentB1formal

    A rectangular piece of cloth worn as a skirt or wrap, typically by Samoans and other Polynesians.

    ruТрадиционная самоанская одежда

    • He wore a colorful lavalava to the family gathering.
    • The lavalava is often worn for both casual and formal occasions in Samoa.
    • She wrapped the lavalava around her waist before entering the ceremony.

    Synonymssarong

Forms
  • lavalavas plural form
  • lavalavas' possessive plural form
  • lavalava's possessive singular form