abrus

See also: Abrus

Tok Pisin

Etymology

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /aˈbrus/

Adverb

abrus

1. alongside

Preposition

abrus (often accompanied by long)

1. apart from, besides

Verb

abrus (always accompanied by long)

1. to be apart or away from
2. to pass, miss

Derived terms

• abrusim

References

• Volker, C. A. (general editor), et al. (2008), Papua New Guinea Tok Pisin English Dictionary, Oxford University Press in association with Wantok Niuspepa, →ISBN, page 1