honsi

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Coastal Kadazan

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *laŋ(ə)si (fishy smell), from Proto-Austronesian *laŋ(ə)si (unpleasant odor). Compare Tagalog lansa, Cebuano langsa, Maranao langensa, Aklanon eangsa and Bikol Central langsi.

Noun

honsi

  1. fishy smell