SKHUM KHLEIN (Krem)
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Description
An unspecified cave entrance (unidentified shape, unidentified dimensions, unidentified orientation, unidentified characteristics) is said to give access to an unidentified cave called »Krem Skhum Khlein« (Raibok Patlong 1998.02.17 personal communication). ETYMOLOGY: The Khasi noun "u skum" signifies »a nest [note 1], a heap of grass [note 2], a butt« (SINGH, N 1906: 185) and the noun "ka khlein" is the word for »the lard, the fat« whilst the adjective "khlein" means »fatty, rich, oily« (SINGH, N 1906: 32). SITUATION: At an unidentified location somewhere in the vicinity of the village of Tongseng (N25°19'28": E92°30'05” WGS84) on the Shnongrim ridge.
NOTE 1: "u skum ki sim lane khñiang" (SINGH, N 1920: 337), the nest of a bird, worm or insect. NOTE 2: "ki shang lane ki synduk ba la kynton kawei halor kawei" (SINGH, N 1920: 337), literally: "the small basket or box piled up one upon the other" or liberally "an untidy collection of things piled up haphazardly" (Gebauer, H D 2012.12.19).
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | KHIM MYRSIANG (Krem) | ||
| 0.0 | RWAN SINKE, Lum Manar (Krem) | ||
| 0.0 | UMJUNG KSEW (Krem) | ||
| 0.3 | KSEY UPRING, SWALLET ENTRANCE (Krem) | ||
| 0.4 | KSEH U PRING (Krem) | ||
| 0.4 | RISANG - KSEH U PRING (Krem) | ||
| 0.5 | SHKEN, Lum Mupud (Krem) | ||
| 0.6 | SATAD (Krem) | ||
| 0.6 | CHURCHILL CAVE, 2nd (aa -) |