nami
namî with stress marks
intoxicating yam (medicinal)
Usage Note
Nami is a type of wild yam (Dioscorea hispida) that contains toxic alkaloids and must be processed before eating. It is well-known in traditional Filipino botany and medicine as a plant requiring careful preparation, underscoring the deep indigenous knowledge of Philippine flora.
Examples
" Lason ang hindi lutong nami. "
Natural Translation
Uncooked nami is poisonous.
Literal Translation
Poison the not cooked nami.
" Ginamit ng mga sinaunang tao ang halamang nami para sa panggagamot. "
Natural Translation
Ancient people used the nami plant for healing.
Literal Translation
Used of-the plural ancient people the plant nami for to healing.
" Bago ihain ang nami, kailangan itong ibabad sa tubig nang ilang araw upang maalis ang nakalalasong sangkap nito. "
Natural Translation
Before serving nami, it must be soaked in water for several days to remove its poisonous substance.
Literal Translation
Before serve the nami, needs it to-soak in water for several day to remove the poisonous substance its.
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