kili
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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 |
kili is a core content word relating to fruits and vegetables, as well as mushrooms.
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 (see also soko). 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
See also
References
- ↑ lipamanka. kili. In toki pona dictionary. lipamanka's website.