What does Capulana mean?

Traditional cloth wrap worn by women (Origin: Mozambican Portuguese/Local) For example: "She wore a beautiful capulana"

Where does the slang word Capulana come from?

Capulana is a slang term from Mozambique. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Mozambique and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Capulana?

Capulana can also mean: Tecido tradicional moçambicano (Traditional Mozambican fabric); Tecido tradicional colorido (Traditional colorful fabric)

Capulana

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Jul 16, 2025 · 3 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Capulana definition 1

Traditional cloth wrap worn by women (Origin: Mozambican Portuguese/Local)

"She wore a beautiful capulana"

by KASINARY Admin Elder · Jul 16, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Capulana definition 2

Tecido tradicional moçambicano (Traditional Mozambican fabric)

"Usa capulana com style (Wears capulana with style)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

DEFINITION 3

Capulana definition 3

Tecido tradicional colorido (Traditional colorful fabric)

"Vestir capulana nova (Wear new capulana)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇿 Mozambique
Definitions: 3 community definitions
Added: July 2025

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