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beyawà
/bɔyawaʔ/
 
n.
a tree, probably Kingiodendron alternifolium
Cult. The fragrant sticky resin of this tree is used as fuel for a leaf-wrapped lamp. Luney is the name of the female tree, beyawà is the male tree
O. Syn. luney
Eng. pili nut (male tree); tree variety, pili nut (male tree)
OCM: Flora (137)
DDP: Tree (1.5.1)
Online dict status: -
Usage level: RT
 
Created: 26/Sep/2009
Updated by: NJK
Last updated: 26/Sep/2009