faka tagi gata
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[ɸaka taŋi ŋata]
n.
tree, 4 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4169)
Example: Peel off the outer portion of the stem, clean it, remove the fibers and dry them in the sun, and then weave into rope for fishing and also to make the net for catching flying fish. Weave into rope for fishing, and also weave this fiber to attach to the frame, used to catch flying fish.
Scientific name: Pipturus argenteus, Speaker: Takaronga Kuautonga
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fakamoa
n
first yam of the year to be eaten
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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fakana
n
1. possessions, supplies, 2. a child’s penis
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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fatoto
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[ɸatoto]
Wooden pegs around outrigger beam keeping it in place.
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
Speaker: Anselon Seru
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firoa
foga ifi
foi ifi
n
traditional dance done by women
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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fonkapiji
n
narrow crevice or hole in stone or reef
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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fuji melomelo
v
fishing just beyond the reef for the fish melomelo
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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funamoto
n.
type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5227)
Example: The stems of this shrub are used as firewood, because they are easy to light when dry. These stems are used for cooking. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))
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gatara
gatara kosi
gutu manu
n
green coconut for drinking
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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hloi
n
food prepared with coconut milk
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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hma
ikofi
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[ikoɸi]
Tongs made of twisted cane, used to pick up hot rocks from oven.
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
Speaker: Anselon Seru
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kalasia
n
a Christian (particularly European)
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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kasi
kauroukau
liko
liko
moropake
n.
type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5234)
Example: (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74), Samuel Seru (male, 31))
Scientific name: Pittosporum aneityense
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mu
murukina
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[murukina]
A house component: the coconut leaf and wild cane walls of the house. Can be plain or intricately woven. Occasionally made from bamboo, though this lets more rain in.
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
Speaker: Anselon Seru
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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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no ami
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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paru kopau kanu
paru popai
paru semta furuseo
parurai
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[parurai]
n.
Common Dolphinfish, Mahi Mahi
(Bislama) Mahi Mahi
Example: Photo by Alex Kerstitch / Shorefishes of the Eastern Tropical Pacific, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
Scientific name: Coryphaena hippurus via FishBase, Speaker: Anselon Seru
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paua
paua
pomea
n.
type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5269)
Example: This species is grown as an ornamental around households. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))
Scientific name: Malvaviscus arboreus
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pora bora
puandabura
Retu Matoga
sia
tarakisi
tarakisi jino
tawai
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[tawai]
The large, main section of the canoe from which people fish.
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
Speaker: Anselon Seru
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tu
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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