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vese


Meanings
  • noun

    A type of traditional woven mat made from sasa papa or sisal fibers in Shona culture.

    - "She slept on a vese during her camping trip."
    - "The vese was used as a tablecloth for the feast."

Variants
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vase , vaselike , vases
Etymology
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From Shona language 'vese' meaning mat or woven basket.


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  1. Vese mats have been used in Shona culture for over 1000 years.

  2. Vese mats are also known as 'sisa' or 'sisal' mats in other African cultures.


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  1. Sasa Papa: A type of grass used to make vese mats in Shona culture.


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In Shona culture, vese mats are used for various purposes such as seating, sleeping, and as wall decorations. They are also used during traditional ceremonies and are considered a symbol of hospitality.

How to Memorize "vese"

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    - Imagine a woven mat made from natural fibers.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word vese with mats or weaving.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word vese as meaning 'woven mat'.


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