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boromai

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Kuman

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Etymology

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(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Compare with Alkano/Guhuku korani, Gende mamia, Kovena/Kosena vaniso, and Siane wanu.

Noun

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boromai

  1. blood
    Synonym: maiam

Further reading

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  • Salisbury, Richard F. “The Siane Language of the Eastern Highlands of New Guinea.” Anthropos, vol. 51, no. 3/4, Anthropos Institut, 1956, pg. 479