maiam

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See also: Maiam

Kuman[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

maiam

  1. blood
    Synonym: boromai

Further reading[edit]

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