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amai neto

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[amai neto] phr. chew sugarcane

anhas

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n. Futunas (bad)

apam

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v.n. to come

araho

n. made of branches

ared numta

v. to plant taro

asvii nareto

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[asvii naret̚o] phr. break bread

edou

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v. wander, walk around

ehtele cei nai

n. full moon

ek amjengina

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[ek amʤeŋina] phr. I am sleeping

ereinmerei

n. the clear part of the moon when first seen

et ajujai an oujeiko

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[et aʤuʤaj an ouʤeiko] phr. he went up there

et aparaiñ trouses tuwuna

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[et aparaiŋ troʊses tuwuna] phr. he is wearing his trousers backwards

fawarefi

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n. kind of bird

hogeco

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n. kind of bird

incai

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[inɣej] n. tree

incap

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[inɣap] adj. red (?)

incap̃

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n. red (color)

incei u nasuantan

This is used to treat Ciguatera disease when a person eats fish that is contaminated. Squeeze juice from a handful of leaves of this herb into a cup, add a small amount of water, and drink 1 cup once a day for 3 days, or continue  until the person feels better. This illness is a problem on Aneityum with the reef fish. It is better to eat fish that are farther out to sea. This treatment is also used for dogs who eat contaminated fish. Make the same preparation and forcibly pour this in their mouth as they will not drink it willingly. Do this treatment once daily until the dog feels better. The dogs get this illness because they are fed the scraps, especially the bones of the fish, and this is thought to be where the disease is found. This is considered to be a dangerous illness and dogs who get it frequently die.
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n. herb to 1 m, flowers blue. In transitional zone from pine forest to ’primary’ forest. (collection: Michael J. Balick #4982)

Example: This is used to treat Ciguatera disease when a person eats fish that is contaminated. Squeeze juice from a handful of leaves of this herb into a cup, add a small amount of water, and drink 1 cup once a day for 3 days, or continue until the person feels better. This illness is a problem on Aneityum with the reef fish. It is better to eat fish that are farther out to sea. This treatment is also used for dogs who eat contaminated fish. Make the same preparation and forcibly pour this in their mouth as they will not drink it willingly. Do this treatment once daily until the dog feels better. The dogs get this illness because they are fed the scraps, especially the bones of the fish, and this is thought to be where the disease is found. This is considered to be a dangerous illness and dogs who get it frequently die.

inceihuri

1. Flying foxes are known to eat the fruit. Accordingly, when hunters desire the flying fox, they gather near this species.
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n. large tree, 15 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4073)

Example: 1. Flying foxes are known to eat the fruit. Accordingly, when hunters desire the flying fox, they gather near this species.

inharisihau

Himantura fai
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n. Pink whipray

Example: Photo by zsispeo, License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 via Flickr

inhujum

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[inhuʤum] n. Aneityum island

inlepei

n. native petticoat

inlolan niʧinandan

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[inlolan niʧinandan] n. forehead

inlopotjap

The leaves are used for compost in the taro patch. Dig a hole, line it with the leaves of this species, cove with earth and plant taro. The leaves of this species are used to cover earth ovens.
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n. shrub to 1 m, fruits green. Secondary forest. (collection: Michael J. Balick #4897)

Example: The leaves are used for compost in the taro patch. Dig a hole, line it with the leaves of this species, cove with earth and plant taro. The leaves of this species are used to cover earth ovens.

inma

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n. breadfruit (gen.), breadfruit tree

inmano potau

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n. kind of bird

inmauwad picad

n. a convolvulus with white flowers; also "inmauwad ahi"

inmereaga

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n. kind of breadfruit

inmeʧihap̃

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[inmeʧihap̃] n. kind of bird

inmopon

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[inmopon] n. liver

inmouwat

n. Ipomea indica

Example: latex blown from stalk using it like a straw; anti-hemorrhage

intal a Samoa

n. kind of taro

intelopse atamaig

n. kind of plant, grass, or fern

intesianamuri

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n. kind of fish

intesianyac

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n. kind of fish

intinan

n. a bed, a foundation, a plantation

inyade

n. kind of banana

inyebec

Naso unicornis http://fishbase.org/summary/Naso-unicornis.html
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n. Bluespine unicornfish

Example: Photo by Ross D. Robertson / Shorefishes of the Neotropics, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

inyetupou lelcei

1. Timber is often harvested and sold from this tree. 2. Flying foxes enjoy the fruits of this tree. Hunters gather nearby this species when the flying foxes are hunted.
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n. tree, 9 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4053)

Example: 1. Timber is often harvested and sold from this tree. 2. Flying foxes enjoy the fruits of this tree. Hunters gather nearby this species when the flying foxes are hunted.

kiamu

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[kijamoʊ] n. Aneityum island (Polynesian loanword)

kuratemain

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[kuretemain] n. dog (male)

leucen

adj. ripe, as taro

nafakeka

n. coconut spathes

nahau alpas

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n. big turtle

nahod

The leaves of this plant are used as a soap. People collect the leaves and mash them and dip in fresh water and use the water to wash their bodies.
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n. young vine, still erect (1 m tall) (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3551)

Example: The leaves of this plant are used as a soap. People collect the leaves and mash them and dip in fresh water and use the water to wash their bodies.

nahtancai upunupun

n. thorn

naijema

n. cotton

nakrai

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n. kind of bush

nakro

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[nakro] v. share

nalak

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n. plantain

nalauba

Chalcophaps indica
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[nalauba] n. Emerald Dove

Example: Photo by Dr. Raju Kasambe/Wikimedia Commons, License: CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

nalvimtinjap

n. a light wind; the beginning of a wind

namuñyepei

Syzygium aneityense
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n. shrub to treelet, 3 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3266)

nam̃ut

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n. kind of bush

nanad itohou

1. The leaves of this plant are used as a fertilizer when a person plants taro "to help to feed the ground for next year." 2. Sapwood of this tree, and one more [GMP 3591], in old days take from west side and cross mountain to the east, and on red clay mountain, burn it to make spirits to give more sun instead of rain so that gardens will grow well.
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n. shrub, 2 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3456)

Example: 1. The leaves of this plant are used as a fertilizer when a person plants taro "to help to feed the ground for next year." 2. Sapwood of this tree, and one more [GMP 3591], in old days take from west side and cross mountain to the east, and on red clay mountain, burn it to make spirits to give more sun instead of rain so that gardens will grow well.

naoun nalak

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[nawʊnalak] n. calf muscle

naounoan

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[nawʊnoan] n. neck

narectejed

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n. kind of crab

nariko

This plant is used to fertilize fields, especially by growing it in fields that have been used for other crops for a very long time. The seeds can be cooked when dry and hard, boiled in water, or eaten directly without preparation when green and soft.
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n. shrub to 3 m, flowers yellow with red outer coverings (appearing red when closed) (collection: Michael J. Balick #4957)

Example: This plant is used to fertilize fields, especially by growing it in fields that have been used for other crops for a very long time. The seeds can be cooked when dry and hard, boiled in water, or eaten directly without preparation when green and soft.

narisi nepjineucsin

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[narisin nɛpʧinoʊɣsin] n. lips

nasahas

n. a small water-plant

natutahut

To make a baby strong, burn the leaves and rhizome, take the ashes and rub on the baby’s arms, knees, legs. Makes them strong, healthy and able to walk. Use after the child is given a bath. 1-4 years old, and it will help. Can use every day after bathing.
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n. grass to 10 cm, seeds brown. (collection: Michael J. Balick #4945)

Example: To make a baby strong, burn the leaves and rhizome, take the ashes and rub on the baby’s arms, knees, legs. Makes them strong, healthy and able to walk. Use after the child is given a bath. 1-4 years old, and it will help. Can use every day after bathing.

nau inwai

n. channel of a stream

nauanohatag

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n. firmament (astronomical)

necna p̃a

Liza macrolepis http://fishbase.org/summary/Liza-macrolepis.html
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n. Largescale mullet

Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

negejwaj

Ducula pistrinaria
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[neŋeʧwaj] n. Island imperial pigeon

Example: Photo by Tony Morris, License: CC BY-NC 2.0 via Flickr

negeʧwai

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n. kind of bird

nehei

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n. taro, a type that is more bitter, must be twice cooked (RPV #146c)

nehep

1. Used as a medicine to help stop bleeding. Take the inner bark, mash it, and dip in water. Then apply the poultice to the bleeding wound to help stop the bleeding. This treatment will also promote healing of the wound. When the poultice dries it becomes hard and sticks to the wound. At that point leave it on the wound until the pain goes away and then it can be peeled off of the wound. 2. Wood good for making canoe.
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n. tree, 15 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3590)

Example: 1. Used as a medicine to help stop bleeding. Take the inner bark, mash it, and dip in water. Then apply the poultice to the bleeding wound to help stop the bleeding. This treatment will also promote healing of the wound. When the poultice dries it becomes hard and sticks to the wound. At that point leave it on the wound until the pain goes away and then it can be peeled off of the wound. 2. Wood good for making canoe.

nekel

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n. kind of bird

nekro

This is a "calendar plant." When it flowers, people know that the taro is ready to harvest. It does not grow in the forest, but only along the coast in grassy areas. Use wood as posts for roof of house.
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n. tree, 5-6 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3522)

Example: This is a "calendar plant." When it flowers, people know that the taro is ready to harvest. It does not grow in the forest, but only along the coast in grassy areas. Use wood as posts for roof of house.

nekrolas

1. The wood of this tree can be used as posts and rafters in traditional houses.
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n. tree, 4 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4126)

Example: 1. The wood of this tree can be used as posts and rafters in traditional houses.

nelkasau

This leaf is used as the upper layer of leaves on the earth oven. If the leaves of #4986 are in short supply, people cover the first layer of stones in the earth oven with these. The stems of this plant are used as tinder to light fires. The seeds are poisonous.
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n. shrub to 4 m, fruits green (collection: Michael J. Balick #4987)

Example: This leaf is used as the upper layer of leaves on the earth oven. If the leaves of #4986 are in short supply, people cover the first layer of stones in the earth oven with these. The stems of this plant are used as tinder to light fires. The seeds are poisonous.

nemtia

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n. kind of shellfish

nepig upni

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[nepiŋ upni] phr. Good night. (greeting after sundown, last time to walk on the beach)

nerere

Ficus obliqua
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n. strangler tree, 12 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3694)

nerifake

n. kind of taro

nesga nemtan numu

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[ɲɛsŋa nɛmtan nʊmʊ] n. fish eye

nete o un

n. west

nicasau

n. the castor-oil plant

nigie

This plant is an aphrodisiac. Eat with coconut meat to make the body strong. Take 1/2 handful of leaves and mix with coconut leaves, use as needed. Mostly men eat this combination. It is best to eat with dry coconut that has no water in it. Eat it any time you wish.
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n. shrub, 1-2 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3555)

Example: This plant is an aphrodisiac. Eat with coconut meat to make the body strong. Take 1/2 handful of leaves and mix with coconut leaves, use as needed. Mostly men eat this combination. It is best to eat with dry coconut that has no water in it. Eat it any time you wish.

nijhinga

The fruits of this species are edible when ripe (black) and are very sweet. It grows in the white grass area in the open. It is "numba one" fruit. If a person eats a lot of these it turns their tongue reddish-purple.
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n. shrub, 1-1. 25 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3591)

Example: The fruits of this species are edible when ripe (black) and are very sweet. It grows in the white grass area in the open. It is "numba one" fruit. If a person eats a lot of these it turns their tongue reddish-purple.

nijilah

n. kind of tree

nilpodou

This is for a medicinal tea to give energy to a person who is not feeling well. Collect a handful of young stem apices and boil in 2-3 cups of water. Drink warm to help the body be strong and healthy. It is also good to treat diarrhea. When a person feels well again, stop this treatment but they can also drink this 1x daily, once before breakfast or before lunch, as a healthful tea.
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n. herb, growing at edge of garden area. Flowers yellow. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3599)

Example: This is for a medicinal tea to give energy to a person who is not feeling well. Collect a handful of young stem apices and boil in 2-3 cups of water. Drink warm to help the body be strong and healthy. It is also good to treat diarrhea. When a person feels well again, stop this treatment but they can also drink this 1x daily, once before breakfast or before lunch, as a healthful tea.

nipiag

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[nepjeŋ] n. fish bait

nipjin gehe nahau

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n. turtle shell

niña

[niŋa] n. shell

nomoj

In the past there were no toys for the children, so people made toys from the seed of this plant. They peeled the fruit, took the seed, removed the inside,  punched one hole on each side, put a string through each of the holes and twisted the string to spin the seed such that it would make a whistling sound as the fruit spun faster and faster. On Palm Sunday, people use this leaf in Church. People plant this cycad around their homes and use it as an ornamental. Some people believe that having this plant around their homes will keep the bad spirits away.
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n. cycad to 3 m tall, 25 cm dbh (collection: Michael J. Balick #5010)

Example: In the past there were no toys for the children, so people made toys from the seed of this plant. They peeled the fruit, took the seed, removed the inside, punched one hole on each side, put a string through each of the holes and twisted the string to spin the seed such that it would make a whistling sound as the fruit spun faster and faster. On Palm Sunday, people use this leaf in Church. People plant this cycad around their homes and use it as an ornamental. Some people believe that having this plant around their homes will keep the bad spirits away.

nomotmot

n. grass

nomotmot ijis

n. kind of plant, grass, or fern

nowanʧa

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[nowanʧa] n. egg

nuarin adalamak

n. plain

numarak kamwea

n. kind of sugarcane

nupdcai

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n. kind of fish (folk name)

nupupou

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n. kind of fish (folk name)

nusjakai

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n. kind of fish (folk name)

o’oh

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[oʔo] phr. no (traditional)

pakauoc

adj. unripe

suka

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n. kind of bush

tatau

Sphyraena forsteri http://fishbase.org/summary/Sphyraena-forsteri.html
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n. Bigeye barracuda

Example: Photo by Philippe Guillaume, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia