kili
Core Toki Pona content word
kili is a content word relating to the edible parts of plants, such as fruits and vegatables, as well as mushrooms.
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| Pronunciation | /ˈki |
|---|---|
| Usage | 2023: Core (99% → )2022: Core (99%) |
| Book and era | nimi pu |
| Part of speech | Content word |
| Codepoint | U+F191A |
Etymology
The word kili is derived from Georgian xili (ხილი), meaning "fruit".
Semantic space
The semantic space of kili includes any edible part of a plant, be it fresh, fermented or preserved.[1] It also includes mushrooms, either edible or inedible. In a figurative sense, kili is also used for offspring. For example, a child (a descendant of any age) may be referred to as jan kili.
pu
In the "Official Toki Pona Dictionary" section, the book Toki Pona: The Language of Good defines kili as:
NOUN fruit, vegetable, mushroom
References
- ↑ lipamanka. kili. In toki pona dictionary. lipamanka's website.