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Language: Bongu

Information:

Glottocode: bong1291
ISO 639: bpu

Sources: Mikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883) & Z'graggen (1980)

Classification: Nuclear Trans New Guinea, Madang, Rai Coast, Mindjim, Lower Minjim, Coastal Minjim

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Lexicon:

IDWordEntryAnnotationLoanSourceSource Gloss
196384maskakalarge wooden maskMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196385VenusboiMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196386ornamentbul-ramade from boar tusksMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196387litter, rubbishdigorMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196388braiddiuplaited braid used for tying nd supporting hairMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196389skullgateMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196390leavegleMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196391mirrorkanumMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196392mirrorganumMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196393statuekariyaancestral figure carved in woodMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196394musical instrumentmonki-aimade from coconut shellMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196395diedmuen senMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196396festivalmunMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196397write, drawnegrengbaMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196398musical instrumentorlan-airattleMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196399boatrak-rakcrude boat made from logs not hollowed outMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196400braceletroteiworn on the upper arm or lower legMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196401ochresurured ochreMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196402skulltamo gatehuman skullMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196403kangarootibolMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196404stakeudyaused in cultivationMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196405spadeudyasabused to break up soilMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196406beachuleusandy beachMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196407circumcisionu-ravarMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196408kangaroou-tib.olMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196409kangarooval-tibolMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196410boatvanglarge vessel with sailsMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)