ajiga
n
the activity of spearing fish
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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ara fafare
n
village (lit. row of houses)
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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atua
n
ghost, spirit, demon, ancestor
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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fakana
n
1. possessions, supplies, 2. a child’s penis
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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fau
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[ɸau]
n.
type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5054)
Example: Mature stems used for house posts. Take young shoots, strip bark, ret in sea for 1-2 weeks. Take out, separate and clean fiber, dry in sun for 3-4 days. Then weave grass skirt, for women and used ceremonially. In older times, this skirt was used in gardening. Can also use this fiber as handle for Pandanus baskets.
Scientific name: Hibiscus tilliaceus, Speaker: Ausdin Jackson
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feiava
n
bay, harbor; passage through reef
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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foi ifi
n
traditional dance done by women
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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fojia
a
to be engaged to be married
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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furuseo
gatara kosi
gatara kosi
gatara kosi
hkafiga
n
cooking, preparation of food
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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hlava
n
belt, strap, strip of cloth
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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hloi
n
food prepared with coconut milk
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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itamtautu
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[itamtautu]
The name of a harbor with a point on Futuna island where there are coconuts. A good place to plant mango and banana.
Speaker: Nigasau Misikofo
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jiama
kape
kato vaka
n
basket with two cornered base
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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kauvmaka kiato
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[kauvmaka kiato]
Y-shaped stick (peg) used to attach the outrigger beam.
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
Speaker: Anselon Seru
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kiato
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[kiato]
The beams connecting the main canoe to the outrigger.
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
Speaker: Anselon Seru
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ko kava
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[ko kaʋa]
n.
liana, growing in well developed secondary forest. flowers pale pink. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4154)
Example: Used as a fish poison. Macerate stems and put into pool with water. Smash further until juice comes out. As a result, fish are stunned and can be harvested.
Scientific name: Derris indica, Speaker: Takaronga Kuautonga
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kuli
kurapo
kurapo
liko
liko
matoru
n.
type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5237)
Example: Name means "thick leaves." This is an ornamental plant introduced by the missionaries. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))
Scientific name: Kalanchoe pinnata
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melomelo
momorei
naiki
n.
Herb to 1 m, leaves reddish colored. (collection: Michael J. Balick #5212)
Example: When a person has a stomach ache, take 5-6 leaves, squeeze them in a cup of water and drink. Said to be good to drink this for general sickness. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))
Scientific name: Plectranthus scutellarioides
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nami
n.
type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5224)
Example: The stems of this tree are used to make firewood. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))
Scientific name: Phyllanthus ciccoides
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narikai
n
tree sp. with berry-like fruit from which glue is made
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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nifo ura
n.
Vine to 3 m. (collection: Michael J. Balick #5211)
Example: (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))
Scientific name: Jasminum
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nignigifatu
panpaniga
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A marriage ceremony during which the parents of the bride and groom meet and give approval for the marriage.
Speaker: Ausdin Jackson
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paua
phane
pula
raso
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[raso]
n.
type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5055)
Example: Fruits edible like berries. Stems used for firewood. The name refers to testicle.
Scientific name: Maesa, Speaker: Ausdin Jackson
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rimu
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[rimu]
Edible seaweed gathered around the reef during low tide. Used in salads and is particularly good with breadfruit because of its saltiness.
Speaker: Anselon Seru
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sasua
sasua
tapatu
tapou
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[tapou]
The shout that the fishermen give to announce to the village that they have caught fish. The type of shout and number of times it’s repeated indicate type and quantity of fish.
Speaker: Anselon Seru
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Tokorau
tonu
uorukago
uru vaka
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[uru ʋaka]
The front of the canoe, designed to break through waves.
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
Speaker: Anselon Seru
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