Reconstruction:Proto-Malayo-Polynesian/həmay

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This Proto-Malayo-Polynesian entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Malayo-Polynesian

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Etymology

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From Proto-Austronesian *Səmay.

Noun

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*həmay

  1. rice (cooked seeds used as food)

Descendants

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  • Philippine
    • Greater Central Philippine
      • Aklanon: humay
      • Cebuano: humay
  • Northwest Sumatra-Barrier Islands
    • Batak
      • Simalungun Batak: omei
      • Toba Batak: eme

References

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