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