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babuen kuåresma |
pronunciation |
bah-bwehn-kwah-rehs-mah |
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noun. Type of pig--legendary. Used as a threat to small children. |
etymology |
Literally "Lenten pig", the name refers to the Lenten boar of Chamoru legend that will descend from the heavens and punish those that do not observe the solemnity of Lent. The threat of the boar's coming is frequently made during simåna sånta or Holy Week, where people are expected to be especially quiet and refrain from loud celebrations. |
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