lǖnyàk

Khiamniungan Naga

lǖnyàk

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /lə³³ɲak³²/

Noun

lǖnyàk

1. (Patsho) Job's tears also known as adlay millet or coix seed, is a nutrient-dense food that is rich in protein, fiber, calcium, iron, and other vitamins and minerals. It is a tall grain-bearing perennial tropical plant of the family Poaceae, native to southeast Asia.

   lünyak nü oukong tsho kü noi je.

   The job's tear is a rich source of proteins and minerals.