Vilani (language)/Lexicon

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51 dictionary entries for Vilani

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Kulikasu Noun A drug used to accelerate healing[1] Akin to Slow Drug
Kurmaruushririi Noun Second assistant jump technician[2]
Kurmaruushririi Noun Senior fleet engineer[3]
Kushamii Noun the Rim Marches of the Ziru Sirka[4]
Kushuggi Noun The Rim Worlds province of the Ziru Sirka[5] Contained Muan Gwi and Terra
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L Letter A consonant in the Vilani alphabet[6]
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Lanamada Noun Continent[7] Geographical Feature
Lukurranii Noun Sapient Beings who live entirely outside the Imperial system[8] Includes: Foreigners, barbarians and those who come the the underworld. They reject, or aren't even be aware of, Vilani traditions. Vilani know that they threaten the order, stability, and harmony of Vilani society simply by existing. "When they are capable of operating starships, the threat will be much bigger 'cause they can spread their chaos into the Vilani civilization".


See also enshii, damgarii, engarii and khagarii

Lurkugi Noun division[9] Typically, six combat battalions (Ishkaaim (Anglic: Ishkaaim) or Nadshemi (Anglic: Nadshemi)), extra artillery, and a support battalion
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M Letter A consonant in the Vilani alphabet[10]
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Maashdikhe Name A legendary Vilani hero[11] The protagonist of a set of folk tales. When his village is threatened by a demon, he procures a magic sword, Danuuz (Anglic: Danuuz), and defeats the demon
Manshuruk Noun Annihilation[12]
Mashushshi Noun squadron[13]
Merishmir Noun Cruiser[14] Warship
Merishmirra Noun Captain of a Cruiser (Merishmir (Anglic: Merishmir))[15]
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N Letter A consonant in the Vilani alphabet[16]
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Nadshemi Noun Infantry battalion[17] See also Ishkaaim (Anglic: Ishkaaim)
Niikiik Luur Noun False knowledge[18] From Old High Vilani.
Niikiik-Luur Noun False-knowledge[19]
Nokhopii Noun Beauty[20]
Nokhopii Adjective Beautiful[21]
Nugiiri Noun Name of a Droyne colony that lives on Kilennur. Encountered by Ziru Sirka Vilani.[22]
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P Letter A consonant in the Vilani alphabet[23]
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Palkhur Noun Fabric Loan word from Chekaal
Piirgu Noun A frozen hell from Vilani mythology.[24] Also Piirgu (Dagudashaag 2807)
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R Letter A consonant in the Vilani alphabet[25]
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Rabelar Noun Far away[26]
Rishnub Noun Amusement Loan word from Chekaal
Ruuraakh Noun Traditional Vilani Syllabary Loan word from Sazrak
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S Letter A consonant in the Vilani alphabet[27]
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Saarpuhii Noun Under-king[28][29][30] The supervisor of Shangarim (Anglic: Shangarim) activity across the Ziru Sirka
Saarpuhii Noun A rank in the nobility of the Ziru Sirka[31] Equivalent to Imperial Sector Duke
Sarriiu Noun Supreme governor[32][33][34] overseers of a number of Shakkanakhu (Anglic: Shakkanakhu)
Sarriiu Noun A rank in the nobility of the Ziru Sirka[35] Linguistically equivalent to Imperial Marquis but with greater responsibility nearer a Imperial Subsector Duke
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Sh Letter A consonant in the Vilani alphabet[36]
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Shakkanakhu Noun Provincial governor[37][38][39] overseers of 3-6 Ziru Sirka worlds
Shakkanakhu Noun A rank in the nobility of the Ziru Sirka[40] Equivalent to Imperial Count
Shangarim Noun bureaus of the Ziru Sirka[41] From [sh]ii + anganuur “form a triangle/triangulate” + em; lit. “the three-way agreement”
The three bureaucratic agencies were Makhidkarun (Anglic: Makhidkarun); Naasirka (Anglic: Naasirka) and Sharurshid (Anglic: Sharurshid).
Sharaddun Noun combat drug[42] Related to Slow Drug
Shardu Noun A mildly addictive stimulant and euphoric drug. [43]
Sharurshid Noun An Imperial megacorporation believed to be of Vilani (Anglic: Vilani) origin[44] Originated with the merchant class or Badenkii (Anglic: Badenkii). It was one of the original Shangarim (Anglic: Shangarim) or Bureaux
Shii Verb To agree[45]
Shugilii Noun "Miller" or "Food-processor" caste in Vilani society[46] Beginning in prehistoric times, the shugilii caste developed (and hoarded) safe methods for food preparation. With advanced technology and interstellar trade the need for these secret techniques declined, but the shugilii retained a role as guardians of tradition, the closest thing Vilani society has to a priestly caste.
Shugilii Name Miller A widely used name across the Massilia Sector, indeed the Imperium, throughout Vilani History[47]
Siigiizuni Noun Heroic person[48] A Vilani name
Sirka Noun League See Bilanidiin Iirsaar Sirka
Sukauuaashdug Noun army group[49] Includes several kuearda (Anglic: kuearda) and support
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U Letter A vowel in the Vilani alphabet[50]
Urshaggim Noun combat drug[51]
Ushkiirga Noun A Drug to protect against infection[52] Used against bacterial and viral infections
Uskamsii Noun A game with a remarkable resemblance to golf[53]
Uu Letter A vowel in the Vilani alphabet[54]
Vilani Noun Vilani[55] Vilani is an anglicisation of Bilani (Anglic: Bilani)
Vilani Noun Inhabitants of Vland[56] Vilani is an anglicisation of Bilani (Anglic: Bilani) just as Vland is an anglicisation of Bland (Anglic: Bland)
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Vland Noun Homeworld of the Vilani (Anglic: Vilani) people[57] Vland is an anglicisation of Bland (Anglic: Bland)
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Z Letter A consonant in the Vilani alphabet[58]
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Zaadi Name Name given to Female Humans in use in the Million Subsector (Specifically Gabrael) before the Abandonment[59]
Ziru Sirka Phrase Grand Empire of Stars.[60] The First Imperium.
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