lavalava

• Substantivo que designa a vestimenta tradicional usada por polinésios, especialmente samoanos, composta por um retângulo de algodão estampado ou chita, usado como saia.

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.

   Vestimenta tradicional samoana

   • 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.

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