Reconstruction:Taíno/bohi

This Taíno entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Taíno

Alternative forms

• *bo
• *buwi

Etymology

From Proto-Arawak *pe +‎ -hi (“generalizing suffix”). Cognate with Lokono bahy.

Noun

*bohi

1. house, dwelling, shelter

Descendants

• → Old Spanish: bohío, buhío, buhyo, buío, bujío, buyo, huío
  • Spanish: bohío