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bungkurrikakanounmosquito netArtefacts Constructions and Personal Objects
bungkurryuwunounnape of neckBody Parts and Products
buniverb intransitivehit selfImpact
bunubunnounbig oneSize Shape and Weight
bunubun bawurrnounbig musclesBody Parts and ProductsSize Shape and Weight
bunyaknounthe one having; possessingbunyak kalajarranimal with ears (horns), hence: sheepbunyak imajakhaving wings, hence: angel
bunyinounterm of address: fatherReciprocal: ngawiny.People and Kinship
bunyikarlunounblind one; affectionate term of address
burdbalangkanverb intransitive1be frightenedMood and Character2be excitedMood and Character
burdbinverb intransitivebe frightenedMood and Character
buriniverb intransitiveblow noseBodily Functions
burinyakayijnouncheeky one; naughty oneMood and Character
burlarrnounshoulderBody Parts and Products
burlkbalangkanverb intransitive1be shocked2worryMood and Character
burnalkanverb intransitivedisappear
burnarinounthe one not having; lacking
burranprepositionfromDirection and Location
burrangadjectivebigburrang wudarrreally big
burranyminverb intransitive1become big2grow upState
burrirrnoun1edge2gunwale of boatAquatic
burrudarrikunverb intransitivebe tiredState
burrulanyminverb intransitivebecome better; wellHealing Sickness and Ailments
burruliadjective1well; in good health2goodHealing Sickness and Ailments
burruliwujunadjectivebeautifulArtefacts Constructions and Personal Objects
burrurrknouncuts made on upper arms as marks of beautyArtefacts Constructions and Personal Objects


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