abuabu

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Halia

Noun

abuabu

  1. cheek

References

  • ALLEN, Jerry, et al. Halia dictionary. Dictionaries of Papua New Guinea, 1982, vol. 6.

Tetum

Abuabu

Etymology

From *abu, either from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *ʀabun (compare Dibabawon Manobo gabun) or Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *ambun (compare Aklanon ambon).

Noun

abuabu

  1. fog

Adjective

abuabu

  1. gray

References