dhabarra
English Word
mouth
Definition/cultural note
Literally mouth-hole.- dhabarra may once have had a more specific meaning, such as roof of the mouth (supported by related languages). Related languages include Kaurna, Nukunu, Ngadjuri.
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Childrens Dictionary Definition
mouth
dhabarlba
English Word
lip, lips
Definition/cultural note
- there are other words for lips as well. This might mean specifically upper lip, as listed by Kuhn.- seems to mean literally mouth skin (dha+barlba).
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Childrens Dictionary Definition
lips
buna
English Word
stomach
Definition/cultural note
- we have only one record of this word, in the collection from Arrito/Snell - an important source because it was recorded well before the mission period, but it has several errors.- this might be an alternative to other words recorded for stomach, or it could be an error. For instance, possibly it should have been budna chest.
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my father has a big belly.
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