ngikel,
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fish.
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bekengikelv.s.smell of fish.
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chad e ngikelexpr.half-human and half-fish; mermaid.
ngikel el dubexpr.fish caught/killed with a bomb.
olsengel a ngikelexpr.small sharp fin near tail of certain fish.
See also:
Examples:
> There's no more fish.
> I have an appetite/taste for fish.
> The fish in the river died on their own.
> The fish keeps poking his head out of the coral.
> Fish from Ngerechelong have/leave a very strong odor.
Proverbs:
> Like a fish in deep, clear water, eaten only with the eyes.
Fish are not easily caught in clear water. The idiom applies to that which may be admired but not obtained, like an expensive item or another man's beautiful sweetheart.
More Examples:
> The fish scales are good fertilizer.
> Be careful descaling the fish so that you don't get hurt from its spikes.
> We went to buy fish at the market.
> He gave me this ... whatchamacallit piece for a speargun.
> Did you descale the fish on the outdoor prepairing area?

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