Boie'nen (Old Buhi Language)

bo’ni

English: Translation

refers to a fungal skin infection producing ring-shaped or circular patches with a raised, scaly margin. The affected area is commonly itchy and may spread through direct contact with infected persons, animals, clothing, towels, bedding, or contaminated grooming implements.

Scientific Name

Tinea corporis (ringworm)

Notes

bo’ni

English: Translation

ringworm; buni; a contagious fungal skin infection characterized by circular, itchy, scaly lesions that gradually spread outward, often leaving a clearer center.

Part of Speech

noun

Semantic Domain

Health

Skin Diseases

Description

The Boie’nen lexeme bo’ni refers to a fungal skin infection producing ring-shaped or circular patches with a raised, scaly margin. The affected area is commonly itchy and may spread through direct contact with infected persons, animals, clothing, towels, bedding, or contaminated grooming implements.

Medical Equivalent

Tinea corporis (ringworm)

Example Sentence

Agko iya bo’ni sa takyag.

English: Example Sentence

He has ringworm on his arm.

Clarificatory Note

Bo’ni should not be confused with kowat or koyap.

• Kowat corresponds to Filipino an-an (tinea versicolor), producing pale or discolored skin patches that are usually only mildly itchy or not itchy at all.

• Koyap refers to a flaky, rough, and distinctly itchier skin condition. Community usage suggests a scaly eruption that may overlap with ringworm or related skin disorders, but its precise medical equivalent requires further documentation.

Thus, traditional Boie’nen distinguishes at least three common skin conditions:

kowat → an-an → tinea versicolor

bo’ni → buni → ringworm (tinea corporis)

koyap → itchy, flaky skin eruption (medical classification under investigation)