Entry record from Ray (2003b): Kala Lagaw Ya Mabuiag
Page number: 22
bubuam
Variants: buama
• n. a white cowry shell.
Scientific name: Ovulum ovum
Etymology comment: Miriam bubuam, buama
bubuam aza
• n. the tiger cowry.
bubuami sagul-aimai
• v. cast lots.
Usage: found only in the Gospel Translation