gēvēg
Mwotlap
Etymology
From Proto-Torres-Banks *ɣaβiɣa, from Proto-Oceanic *kapika. Compare Hiw gevige, Lo-Toga gevige, Mota gaviga, and Vurës gavēg.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɣɪβɪɣ/
Noun
gēvēg (determinate nagvēg)
References
- François, Alexandre. 2025. Online Mwotlap–English–French cultural dictionary. Electronic files. Paris: CNRS. (Pdf version) – entry g[ē]vēg.