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nyumbuagi n shells used for decoration at a traditional ceremony; hap sel bilong
bilas
Gh: yubuagi; H: nyumbuagi
nyumbuare n a kind of grass which grows in the bush
Gh: yembuare
nyumbuare n top knot of a bird which resembles a grass
Ni wapi enju nyumbuare nginy pe nuaq wuse. He put the top knot of the Victoria
crown pigeon in the sun to dry. (See picture wapi enju.)
nyumbueg n
1) woman; meri
Nyumbueg mir wase ruwo. Women cook food.
2) female animal; meri
H: pu nguan (female pig)
Pu nyumbueg mir meri wuso. The female pig looked for food.
nyumbuki [nyumbuki] n two poles supporting the end of the sago platform closest
to where the sago is washed. (See picture of wuge suneq)
Gh: juwaghi pi ap; H: numbuki/ponduki [ponduki]
nyungo [nyunggo] n the weeds; gras
Nyungo wuny mbe yire. The weeds came up in the garden.
nyungu [nyungu] n a flame; lait bilong paia
Gh: wate nyuw; H: nyumu kiyo; So: wurig
Wase nyumurighi nuany nyungu gud.
The wind blew the fire and it burst into flame.
nyunguabu [nyungguabu] n the victory shrub: liquid from the leaves is used as
medicine on sores, the leaves are used for decorations for traditional ceremonies
(See also wanj); wel tanget
Nyunguabu wase wurai gidaq. I heated Victory shrub leaves over the fire.
nyungu nand [nyunggu nand] vt he steals, takes something that doesn't belong to
him without permission; i stil
H: nyungu nare [nyunggu nare]