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arigawagawa

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[arigawagawa] A refreshment consumed after a fishing expedition or other hard labor.

ata

n soul, spirit, ghosts of the dead

elta

n elder

fa

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[fa] n gale, hurricane winds, storm winds

fagarupe

n that part of canoe covered by pandanus root in joining the upper section to the main hull

fakamarumaru

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n shelter

fakar woro

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[fakar woro] n slope

fakatapu

n sweetheart

fakatjikina

n the end

fatakanu

n charm worn for the dead

Feava

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[fejava] n bay, inlet

feria

v beg from one who has nothing; teasing, joke-telling

fetu

n stone

fetuafogo

n shooting contest

fiava

n bay, harbor, anchorage

firikiga fatu

n ore, stones

firoa

Lethrinus semicinctus http://fishbase.org/summary/Lethrinus-semicinctus.html
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[ɸiroa] n. Black Blotch Emperor

Example: Photo by Barry Hutchins / Western Australian Museum, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

firoa

Gymnocranius euanus http://fishbase.org/summary/Gymnocranius-euanus.html
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[ɸiroa] n. Japanese Large-Eye Bream, Paddletail Seabream

Example: Photo by FAO / Fishbase, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

firoa

Lethrinus miniatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Lethrinus-miniatus.html
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[ɸiroa] n. Trumpet Emperor, Red Throat Emperor

Example: Photo by Mark Rosenstein / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

fiso

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n foam, boiling bubbles

fojia

a to be engaged to be married

fugona

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n niece, nephew, son-in-law, daughter-in-law

funa

n the separation and confinement of young boys during circumcision rites

funa moto

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[ɸuna moto] n. small tree, 2 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4157)

Example: The stems are used for firewood, as it is hard and burns well, for example to roast taro, yams, and other foods.

gaone ~ hgaone

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[hgaone] n sand, beach

garu

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n wave, breaker

gasau

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[ŋasau] wild cane

gatara kosi

Epinephelus hexagonatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Epinephelus-hexagonatus.html
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[ŋatara kosi] n. Starspotted Grouper

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

gofonu

n tortoise shell

hfine

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woman

hgaro, garo

n molars, bicuspids

hgoro

hgoro

n a song, hymn

hkanonea

adj naked

hlaga

v to weave

hma

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n dry

hmaka

n sling, speargun

hmate

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n death

hmoji

n hunting

hmori

v to pray

igoa

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[iŋoa] name

ji

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[ʃi] adv. only a ___, just a ___

jito

Acanthurus xanthopterus http://fishbase.org/summary/Acanthurus-xanthopterus.html
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[ʃitou] n. Yellowfin Surgeonfish, Yellowmask Surgeonfish

Example: Photo by zsispeo / Flickr, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

kamkufatu

n crab sp.

kari

n penis

kaufakawara

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[kaufaghawara] A house component: series of long, horizontal beams.

Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017

kausua

n a stick for a net

kave

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n tenticle

Kavimeta kona

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[kawiameta kona] A person with both parents from the moiety Kawiameta.

keka

n bush

kipori

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[kaipuri] n beche-de-mer, sea slug

kolomlome

n tidal wave

koupa

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[koupa] A fence made of small sticks.

Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017

lama

n torch

ma

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n sister-in-law, female cross cousin

magarafu

n ashes

manava

n belly

manuava

n penis

manuka

n sore, ulcer

marau ta

Sargocentron spiniferum http://fishbase.org/summary/Sargocentron-spiniferum.html
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[marau ta] n. Sabre Squirrelfish

Example: Photo by Andy A. Lewis / Lizard Island Research Station, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

matarua

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n girdle, men’s

matavai

n spring of water

mijimiji

n the wake of canoe

muri foe

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n canoe paddle

muruji

n generic term for bananas

mutu

Kyphosus bigibbus http://fishbase.org/summary/Kyphosus-bigibbus.html
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[mutu] n. Brown Chub, Grey Sea Chub, Grey Drummer

Example: Photo by John Turnbull, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

Namtaperi

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n cliffs near Esoa

nauaua

n a scar

ndara

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[ndara] fish part: dorsal fin

Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017

nifijikake

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n puberty ceremony for girls

nigei

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[niŋei] n white ant, termite

Niwa

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[niwa] n. Aniwa island

nonu

n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5225)

Example: The fruits are used as a medicine. For any generalized sickness in the body, collect a handful or two of ripe fruits, put them in a bottle with water, allow this to ferment for 5 days, and drink liquid 3x day before meals. For swellings on the body, heat the leaves over a fire and rub on the affected area 1x daily for as long as needed, when the swelling goes away. The stems of this tree are good for house posts as they last a long time. The leaves can be used to cover lap=lap when cooking. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

pakora

n wound, sore

paku

n dirt, residue, scab

paragi

Acanthurus nigricans http://fishbase.org/summary/Acanthurus-nigricans.html
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[paraŋi] n. Whitecheek Surgeonfish

Example: Photo by Gerard E. Allen / Shorefishes of the Eastern Tropical Pacific, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

Parapu

Parapu
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[parapu] n. wind from the west towards Fafakaraua

pareke

n upper tusks of pig

paru kopau kanu

Paracaesio xanthura http://fishbase.org/summary/Paracaesio-xanthura.html
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[baru kopau kanu] n. Yellowtail Blue Snapper, False Fusilier

(Bislama) Yello Tel Brim

Example: Photo by Richard Ling, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

paua

Siganus punctatissimus http://fishbase.org/summary/Siganus-punctatissimus.html
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[ba:wa] n. Peppered Spinefoot, Fine-Spotted Rabbitfish

Example: Photo by Mark Rosenstein / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

paua

Siganus fuscescens http://fishbase.org/summary/Siganus-fuscescens.html
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[ba:wa] n. White-Spotted Spinefoot, White-Spotted Rabbitfish

Example: Photo by Kathleen Kresner-Reyes / Fishbase, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

popo

Mature stems are used to make a bow for hunting.
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[popo] n. scandent shrub, growing in canopy gap of dense forest. fruits green to pale red. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4186)

Example: Mature stems are used to make a bow for hunting.

pula

Myripristis vittata http://fishbase.org/summary/Myripristis-vittata.html
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[pula’] n. Whitetip Soldierfish

Example: Photo by Mark Rosenstein / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

rua

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num 2, two

safe

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n brother-in-law, male cross cousin

Saferaro

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[saveraro] The name of a harbor on Futuna island.

saka

Fruit is edible when bract is dry. Boil the whole plant in a 1 liter of hot water, for 1 hour. Make certain juice comes out from plant. To treat dengue fever, drink hot 1-2 cups daily, for 2-3 days.
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[saka] n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5059)

Example: Fruit is edible when bract is dry. Boil the whole plant in a 1 liter of hot water, for 1 hour. Make certain juice comes out from plant. To treat dengue fever, drink hot 1-2 cups daily, for 2-3 days.

sili

Photo by raphaelsandro / iNaturalist, License: CC-BY-NC. The leaves of this plant are said to be a good local cabbage, cooked in soup and other foods. The fruits are used to spice food, giving it a hot taste. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

n. Herb to 50 cm. (collection: Michael J. Balick #5216)

Example: Photo by raphaelsandro / iNaturalist, License: CC-BY-NC. The leaves of this plant are said to be a good local cabbage, cooked in soup and other foods. The fruits are used to spice food, giving it a hot taste. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

Sisait

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n Futuna Village in Port Vila, Vanuatu

Sorenau

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[sorenau] The name of the highest part of Futuna, at 666 meters. Good for planting taro.

takafa

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[takaɸa] A song sung while waiting for the food in the earth oven to cook, using sticks for rhythm.

tapa rima

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n back of hand

tarakisi jino

Neoniphon opercularis http://fishbase.org/summary/Neoniphon-opercularis.html
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[tarakisi ʃinou] n. Blackfin Squirrelfish

Example: Photo by Jan Messersmith, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

tjinea

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[tʃinea] A traditional necklace.

Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017

turu turu

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[turu turu] A house component: small vertical beams supporting the A-shaped section of the house.

Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017

ufi

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n yam

uoguo

n tooth decay

varoki

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[ʋaroki] A house component: bindings.

vava fofare

The vine is used as a rope to ties thing, as it is flexible and strong. Hold the vine over a hot fire then tie it on something while it is still warm. When this vine cools, it is very strong.
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[ʋaʋa ɸoɸare] n. liana climbing in syzygium namoa tree c. 5 m above ground, growing in well developed secondary forest. fruits green to dark purple. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4152)

Example: The vine is used as a rope to ties thing, as it is flexible and strong. Hold the vine over a hot fire then tie it on something while it is still warm. When this vine cools, it is very strong.

Veronan

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n another name for Futuna

vetei

Parupeneus pleurostigma http://fishbase.org/summary/Parupeneus-pleurostigma.html
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[ʋetei] n. Sidespot Goatfish

Example: Photo by Ian Shaw / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia