Matigsalug Manobo Vernacular Lexicon

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puhù
/puguʔ/
 
n.
Coturnix_spp._Perdix_spp._Turnix_spp.
Turnix_suscitator_fasciata_(endemic_race)
Coturnix_chinensis
quail
Ka puhu, egkeila ka laheng din su egkahi, “Pitpitew, pitpitew.”
The quail can be recognized by its sound because it says, “Pitpitow, pitpitow.”
Ka puhu mateles ne egpaminehen ke egkahi te hapit e egkapawè.
Quails are beautiful to listen when its speak in the morning.
Eng. quail; bird variety
OCM: Fauna (136)
DDP: Bird (1.6.1.2)
Online dict status: -
Usage level: RT

Updated by: RJH,QDL,RJH,RAA
Last updated: 29/Apr/2016