khāunīe

Khiamniungan Naga

Khiamniungan female shawl - Khaunie

Etymology

Compound of khāu (“tiger”) +‎ -nīe (“shawl”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kʰaʊ³³niɛ̯³³/

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Noun

khāunīe

1. (Patsho) Traditional Khiamniungan female shawl. (clothing)

   Khaunie nü ngo-oh shapau nü hau paupoih kiuh va nye.

   I give a shawl as a gift to the chief guest.