Dagbanli Dictionary

Noun

piriŋkpaŋ

spear grass (W.D.) Imperata cylindrica Also puluŋkpaŋ. This plant is very dangerous to farmers and can easily poke out your eye. poloponkore Melochia corchorifolia

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What does “piriŋkpaŋ” mean in Dagbanli?

spear grass (W.D.) Imperata cylindrica Also puluŋkpaŋ. This plant is very dangerous to farmers and can easily poke out your eye. poloponkore Melochia corchorifolia

Also spelled Dagbani — both spellings refer to the same Mabia (Gur) language spoken in northern Ghana.

Meanings

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spear grass (W.D.) Imperata cylindrica Also puluŋkpaŋ. This plant is very dangerous to farmers and can easily poke out your eye. poloponkore Melochia corchorifolia

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Forms

piriŋkpaŋ

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piriŋkpana

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