| 释义 |
lava-lava /ˈlɑːvəˌlɑːvə /noun NZA garment which resembles a wraparound skirt, worn by both sexes in Samoa and some other Pacific islands: a lava-lava and sandals is the best thing to wear in July...- We had everything from bleached surfer dudes to Tongan gentlemen wearing the traditional lava lava.
- While Samoans prefer colorful floral designs in both their lavalava and tops, darker colors are preferred on formal occasions.
- Even important village leaders who work in the city may choose to wear a formal lavalava, a sport shirt, and a wide leather belt around the waist.
Origin Late 19th century: Samoan. |