(derived noun)
apishimon
ni
something placed to lie on: a mattress, an air mattress, bedding placed on the floor
(verb of making)
apishimonike
vai
s/he spreads boughs on the floor, makes a bed (as in camp)
(benefactive)
apishimonikaw
vta
make a place for h/ to lie down
(verb of use)
apishimonikaagen
vai + o
s/he makes bedding from it, uses it for bedding
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