Introduction Over the past six years.

Introduction

Over the past six years, in the course of documenting the grammar of the Thangmi language, I have ground the lexicon to be completely full with indigenous names for local flora and fauna. Many of these indigenous bounds are falling into disuse, or being replaced according to Nepali words as fluency in the national language increases. Older Thangmi speakers have encouraged me to document the local botanical terminology, and the medicinal and ritual uses of the plants as a record for younger generations of Thangmi speakers as well as for the international scholarly community. With this goal in mind, the instant ...