noun
- a rectangular piece of printed cotton cloth worn as a wraparound garment, especially in Samoa and other Pacific islands
Usage: Pacific Islander traditional clothing
Examples
- He wore a colorful lavalava to the traditional ceremony.
- The lavalava is tied at the waist and falls to the knees or ankles.
- Many Samoan men wear a lavalava as everyday clothing.
- She bought a beautiful floral lavalava at the market.
- The traditional lavalava is made from lightweight cotton fabric.
- During the cultural festival, dancers performed wearing bright lavalavas.