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nenebo

Bingham

nénebo

vi. to hold land taken by a relative of a murdered man as a recompense.
n. a preparation of babai.
n. land taken by a relative of a murdered man as a recompense.

Sabatier

nenebo

n. a dish prepared from taro, punia, fresh toddy and molasses (to honour a guest).
n. a piece of land given in compensation for murder.
see neboa.
vt. neneboa: to honour, to give this land.

Topics: Babai and food crops, Food and cooking, Family and people, House and village