Malalí language

Malalí is an extinct Maxakalian language of Brazil, formerly spoken in the state of Minas Gerais. It was the most divergent member of the family, but is not well attested.

Geographical distribution

Malali was historically spoken in an area between the Jequitinhonha River, Araçuaí River, and Suaçuí Grande River near Minas Novas, Minas Gerais.

Phonology

Reconstructed Malali phonemes are as follows.

Consonants

Occurs as an allophone of before nasal vowel nuclei.