Chief. The chief of a village.

Dance.

A community labour, or mutual assistance. It is a form of corporate work that includes the whole village community.

A female work partner during lâwm.

A male work partner during lâwm.

Vanda coerulea

A winnowing sieve for cleaning rice.

A short, closed basket made with bamboo or cane; a bread-basket.

A grave like a hollow earth in the forest.

Common name: East-Indian Mint An aromatic herb prized for its distinctive, slightly pungent flavour. Widely used in traditional Hmar cuisine, it en...

A person who is past their prime or no longer in the peak of their youth or vitality.

Jhum-field.

Burning of dried felled trees and bamboos in the selected spot to clear the land for jhum cultivation.

Clearing of forest or jungle tracts for the purpose of jhum cultivation.

A soft cloth for man’s headgear.

React

Sentiment; a tender or sensitive emotion; heartfelt feeling such as love, sorrow, or empathy. Coined from two words: lung (heart, mind) + no (tende...