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* Nyenying
Hooked Stick
Part of speech:
(N)
Sources:
Notes:
Was probably the basic meaning of this word: listed three times by Stone with specialised meanings: [nyannen] 'grub extractor', [nynying] 'kidney fat extractor', [barngnull nyenying], doctor's wand.
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: nyerny-ing
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'i' as in 'ring'. Variation - 'e' followed by 'nyi' is pronounced 'e' as in 'fern.
Consonant combination - 'ny' (palatal nasal) with tongue touching hard palate combine 'n' and 'y' with some nasal vibration.
Categories:
Tools, Art and Objects, Wood

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