ailak sweet potato

Part of Speech n
Pronunciation ˈajlak
Borrowed Word Austronesian borrowing. First element ‹ai-› is certainly a reflex of PMP *kahiw ‘tree, wood’ (ACD).
    • sweet potato
      • Scientific Name Ipomoea batatas
      • Example 31:
        Purasi deing ilu gèbitirmi ailak mèdi.
        The people of Pureman plant sweet potatoes by the side of the stream.