kanga, noun

/ˈkæŋɡə/
Origin:
Swahili khanga.
A colourful fabric originating in East Africa; a length of this fabric worn as a garment.
1971 N. Gordimer Guest of Honour 449He saw the Gala women swaying off, sweeping their kangas round their backsides, laughing rudely and shouting abuse the soldiers couldn’t understand.
1972 Drum 8 Oct. 62Made up in bright East African kanga, and great fun to wear, it can also keep you cool.
1982 S. Afr. Panorama Apr. 38Colourful Swazi kaftans, swirling skirts and shawl-like kangas to wrap around the waist or sling over the shoulder.
1983 Informant, Cape Town, Western CapeJava print? Don’t you mean kanga?
A colourful fabric originating in East Africa; a length of this fabric worn as a garment.
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