cua nab

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White Hmong[edit]

Etymology[edit]

This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.
Particularly: “The generic Hmong-Mien term for "earthworm" is *N-cuŋ, represented in White Hmong as "cab". Is "cua" related to "cab" here? Or is "cua" being used in the "chew" sense?”

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

cua nab (classifier: tus)

  1. earthworm

References[edit]

  • Heimbach, Ernest E. (1979) White Hmong — English Dictionary‎[1], SEAP Publications, →ISBN, page 18.
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