kanga

/ ˈkɑːŋɡɑː /

noun

1. a piece of gaily decorated thin cotton cloth used as a garment by women in E Africa

Word History and Origins

Origin of kanga¹

from Swahili

Example Sentences

Back-up City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega made two excellent saves in quick succession to deny Peter Olayinka and Guelor Kanga, but conceded twice in the last 14 minutes - either side of Phillips' penalty.

From BBC

She was gifted a Swahili shawl locally known as a kanga.

From Washington Times

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.

From Washington Times

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.

From Washington Times

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.

From Washington Times