Entry: haʔluN
Grammar: n.
Meaning: one of three long rectangular-prismatic stones buried upright in a circle within the domestic Limbu fireplace, about one-fifth of the actual length protruding above ground and providing the points of support for the karʔhi or wok when cooking
Derivation: [ha tooth + luN stone]
Comments: soot of the haʔluN may be used to annoint the forehead in order to ward off evil spirits during nighttime outings or nocturnal forays; children may anoint themselves with haʔluN-soot even during the day; cf. sumhaʔluN; see illustration under migho:mbe:, p. 469. Entry: sumhaʔluN
Grammar: n.
Meaning: the configuration of three equidistant haʔluN (q.v.) constituting the traditional Limbu indoor fireplace.
Derivation: [< sum three]
