kɨ̄rā̰

cotton tree {normally called kapok tree} [Ceiba pentandra]

Expressions:

  • kɔ̄n-kɨ̄rā̰

    chief, king

    Exemple:

    Ngār̀ dɔ̀-jɨ́ ì kɔ̄n-kɨ̄rā̰.

    Our king is the 'thorn of the cotton tree'.

Exemples d'usage:

  • Hútɨ̄ kɨ̄rā̰ dèē-gɨ̄ à ndīr-n̄ tá̰a̰ tɨ́.

    The flower of the cotton tree is cooked in a sauce.