NINU

NINU is a Cebuano word. In English, it means...

ninu n a small tree similar to bangkúru but with smaller and lighter-colored leaves: Morinda sp.
ninyu n the Holy Infant Jesus, a small image of the Holy In-fant brought from place to place to be kissed during the Christ-mas season.
Inighawuk nímu sa ninyu muhúlug sab kag kwarta, When you kiss the image of the Holy Infant, you also have to give some money.
bunítu n person being idolized.
Si Sirhing mauy ninyu bunítu sa Sibu, Serging is the idol of Cebu.
paka- v [a12] treat with the fear and respect accorded the image of the Christ Child.

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