mainki

Wauja

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmaĩ.ki/

Noun

mainki

1. corn, maize, Zea mays

   Mainki, aitsa nagatapai pitsu...

   Corn, I refrain from uttering your name...

   [Wauja ritual invocation of the Corn Spirit.]

References

• "Mainki, aitsa" uttered by Wauja Chief Walakuyawatumpa, E. Ireland field notes, 1981-83.