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nihu
/nigu/
n.
“winnowing_tray”

n.
a traditional rectangular Matigsalug bamboo winnowing tray
Wrd.Gloss: winnowing_tray
Ka seini ne lalag iyan sika se ig-eetap ta iling ke egbibinayu ki wey ke eg-aween ta ka paley ne nakasewug te behas wey minsan degma ke egpapasili ki te behas egkaayun ne eggamiten ta seini.
Isanggat niyu ka nihu eyew kenè egkareetan.
Hang up the winnowing tray so that it won't get ruined.
Cult. There are two styles of winnowing tray in common use: the traditional Matigsalug one is a rectangular shape and the turned-up edges are made of the same soft woven material as the bottom. The Cebuano winnowing tray is usually a larger oval shape and has a strong rigid edge all around it. Nihu can be used to refer either to the traditional Matisalug tray, or as a generic term for winnowing trays.
O. Syn. patundiyang
Eng. winnowing tray; tray for winnowing; basket for winnowing
Tag. biláo
Ceb. nigu
Ilo.: bigáo
OCM: Food Preparation (252), Mats and Basketry (285)
DDP: Blow air (1.1.2.1)
Online dict status: -
Usage level: F

Updated by: RJH,RMU,RJH,QDL,NJK
Last updated: 13/Oct/2009

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