gaa (L646820)
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(L646820)
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L646820-S1
| Dagbani | Tihi balibu | |
| English | Species of trees |
Statements about L646820-S1
L646820-S3
| Dagbani | Di nyɛla kuli balibu tini mali gbiri tiŋgbani | |
| English | A tool used in digging the ground |
Statements about L646820-S3
L646820-S4
| Dagbani | Di nyɛla kuli balibu tini mali gbiri tiŋgbani | |
| English | A tool used in digging the ground |
Statements about L646820-S4
L646820-S5
| Dagbani | Kuli balibu tini mali gbiri tiŋgbani | |
| British English | Agricultural tool for digging the ground |
Statements about L646820-S5
L646820-S6
| Dagbani | Di nyɛla tia shɛli din wɔla dira | |
| English | ebony tree monkey-guava Diospyros mespiliformis Hochst ex A.DC. The tree is said to be the home of the wood-sprites Kpukparsi, and as such may not be cut for firewood. The roots are used in a decoction to drive away spirits. The fruits are edible and in some parts of Dagombaland are the property of the village chief. Proverb: Zakpalɛɣu zaɣsi kiŋkama ka lee ŋubri gawuɣla. The zakpalɛɣu bird refused figs and eats gaya fruits. Figs are easy to get and fresh and false ebony fruits have fallen on the ground and are dry and |
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L646820-F1
L646820-F2
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L646820-F3
L646820-F4
L646820-F5