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Gela
Etymology
Inherited from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *kima (“giant clam”).
Noun
gima
- giant clam (Tridacna gigas)
Kapingamarangi
Etymology
Inherited from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *kima (“giant clam”).
Noun
gima
- horse's hoof clam (Hippopus hippopus)
Mota
Etymology
Inherited from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *kima (“giant clam”).
Noun
gima
- bear paw clam (Hippopus hippopus)
Nias
Etymology
Inherited from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *kima (“giant clam”).
Pronunciation
Noun
gima (mutated form gima)
- a large shellfish
References
- Sundermann, Heinrich. 1905. Niassisch-deutsches Wörterbuch. Moers: Bataviaasch Genootschap van Kunsten en Wetenschappen, p. 78.
Nukuoro
Etymology
Inherited from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *kima (“giant clam”).
Noun
gima
- horse's hoof clam (Hippopus hippopus)
Spanish
Verb
gima
- inflection of gemir:
- first/third-person singular present subjunctive
- third-person singular imperative