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kwaļm̧we

[kʷælˠmˠej]

verb

LanguageMarshallese

Meaning
  1. to fall prematurely (of coconuts)
  2. When a coconut drops from the tree before it is fully ripe.
Examples

Kōm̧an ekar kwaļm̧we ilo imōn.

The coconut fell prematurely in the yard.

Pronunciationkʷælˠmˠej

Part of speechverb

Usage noteThis term is specifically used for coconuts falling early.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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