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punggey
/puŋgɔy/
n.
“punggey_tree”
 
n.
the tree used to obtain the black dye traditionally used to dye teeth. The wood is burnt on a metal plate over a fire and the liquid residue is applied (ipareket) to the teeth. This is a semi-permanent stain
Cult. In days past, any Matigsalug over 15 years old with white teeth was laughed at because it was said that the person must always chew on bones.
Angey ka te punggey su egbawi ta te ngipen nu ne egmasakit.
Get a punggey tree for treating your toothache.
cf. kamulu —temporary stain
Eng. dye, black; black dye; tree variety
DDP: Tree (1.5.1)
Online dict status: -
Usage level: R

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