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* Nyil-Ngani
Poison Sticks
Part of speech:
(N)
Sources:
Stone [neil gnunnee]
Notes:
These, from Stone's description, were the sticks used in the wurrətyil magic fire.
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: nyiil-ngarn-ii
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - ‘i’ as in ‘hill’, 'a' as in ‘path’ or ‘car’.
Consonant - 'ny' (palato-nasal) combine 'n' and 'y' while top of tongue touches hard palate plus nasal vibration. (Avoid the English 'nee' as in 'many') - 'ng' (velar-nasal) combine 'n' and 'g' while back of tongue touches soft palate plus nasal vibration.
Categories:
Weapons, Art and Objects, Wood

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