OUTOFPAPUA database: Lexicons of the West Papuan language area

Entry record from Voorhoeve (nd c): Asmat Flamingo Bay

sis

•  tooth(eng).

aw sis

•  milk teeth(eng).

awor sis

•  the flower spike of the sago palm(eng).

cem sis

•  the poles supporting a raised house(eng).

man sis

•  the biting on the knuckles of one's index finger (as a sign of agreement; consent)(eng).

wo sis

•  foam-capped waves; white caps(eng).

ocen/aman sis

•  with the spears/bows at the ready(eng).

yuwur sis

•  necklace of dog’s teeth(eng).

sis an-

See also: an-