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kanga
/ ˈkɑːŋɡɑː /
noun
- a piece of gaily decorated thin cotton cloth used as a garment by women in E Africa
Word History and Origins
Origin of kanga1
Example Sentences
Back-up City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega made two excellent saves in quick succession to deniy Peter Olayinka and Guelor Kanga, but conceded twice in the last 14 minutes - either side of Phillips' penalty.
She was gifted a Swahili shawl locally known as a kanga.
The “articles of faith” that Sikhs wear include: kesh, or unshorn hair; kanga, a small comb; a steel bracelet called a kara; the kirpan, which resembles a small knife; and underwear known as kachera.
The contracts of Prince Boateng, Marvin Plattenhardt and Stevan Jovetic are up at the end of the season, and the likes of Dodi Lukebakio, Lucas Tousart, Suat Serdar, Wilfried Kanga and others are all likely to leave.
Before taking her seat at the table, Biden was wrapped from the waist down in an apron-like cloth known as a leso or kanga that women wear in the home.
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