Associations to the word «Lavalava»

Wiktionary

LAVALAVA, noun. An everyday item of clothing traditionally worn by Polynesians and other Oceanic peoples, consisting of a single rectangular cloth worn as a skirt, secured around the waist by an overhand knotting of the upper corners.

Dictionary definition

LAVALAVA, noun. A skirt consisting of a rectangle of calico or printed cotton; worn by Polynesians (especially Samoans).

Wise words

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