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batai

Bingham

baátai

n. a case made of pandanus leaf in which to bake a fish.
vi. to engage in inserting fish in a batai for baking.

Sabatier

batai

n. leaves used to roll fish or other food in while cooking.
vt. baataia: to roll food in leaves.

batai1

n. sheath for knife (S.).

Topics: Fish, Pandanus, Food and cooking