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Kiranyuk
Its Leaves, Name Of Davie's Swamp Boga, Name Of Kerang
Part of speech:
(Npos)
Sources:
Stone lists this as [Geranyuk]
Notes:
Stone lists as the name of Boga Davie's Swamp 'where the leaves and branches (of the mythical giant tree) fell down', and also of Kerang.
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: kiir-ahny-yuuk
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'i' as in 'kit', 'a' as in ‘path’, 'u' as in 'put'.
Consonant combination - 'ny' (palato-nasal) combine 'n' and 'y' while top of tongue touches hard palate plus nasal vibration.
(Avoid the English 'ny' as in 'many').
Categories:
Places, Country

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Description:
kiranyuk_its leaves, name of Davie's swamp-boga, name of kerang
Author:
Laura Ross
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