gima

Gela

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *kima (“giant clam”).

Noun

gima

1. giant clam (Tridacna gigas)

Kapingamarangi

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *kima (“giant clam”).

Noun

gima

1. horse's hoof clam (Hippopus hippopus)

Mota

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *kima (“giant clam”).

Noun

gima

1. bear paw clam (Hippopus hippopus)

Nias

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *kima (“giant clam”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɡima/

Noun

gima (mutated form gima)

1. a large shellfish

References

• Sundermann, Heinrich. 1905. Niassisch-deutsches Wörterbuch. Moers: Bataviaasch Genootschap van Kunsten en Wetenschappen, p. 78.

Nukuoro

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *kima (“giant clam”).

Noun

gima

1. horse's hoof clam (Hippopus hippopus)

Spanish

Verb

gima

1. inflection of gemir:
   1. first/third-person singular present subjunctive
   2. third-person singular imperative