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bwi-

[pˠij-]

noun

LanguageMarshallese

Meaning
  1. smell, odour (production or emission)
  2. smell
  3. A prefix relating to the smell or odor produced by something.
Examples

Bwiin n̄aj.

Its smell is fragrant.

Pronunciationpˠij-

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteThis is a possessive noun prefix that requires a following noun or pronoun suffix.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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