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Pungurt
Wire Rush Used For Basket Making
Part of speech:
(N)
Sources:
Notes:
Juncus sp
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: puung-uurt
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'u' as in 'put'.
Consonant combination - 'ng' (velar-nasal) combine 'n' and 'g' while back of tongue touches soft palate plus nasal vibration.
Categories:
Country, Plants, Waterplant, Artmaking

Example Phrases

English:
The young woman carried rushes to the log to sit and make baskets.
Language:
Karə-kurrk-ku werəkin pungurt palenga nyengga munga mityat-para.

Associated Audio

Description:
pungurt
Author:
Laura Ross
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