maiam

See also: Maiam

Kuman

Etymology

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Compare with Alkano/Guhuku korani, Gende mamia, Kovena/Kosena vaniso, and Siane wanu.

Noun

maiam

  1. blood
    Synonym: boromai

Further reading

  • Salisbury, Richard F. “The Siane Language of the Eastern Highlands of New Guinea.” Anthropos, vol. 51, no. 3/4, Anthropos Institut, 1956, pg. 479

North Wahgi

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mɑiˈɑm/

Noun

maiam

  1. blood

References

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