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arigawagawa

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

ariki ~ teriki

ariki ~ teriki
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n chief, ruler, God, spirits

ataua

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[doua] n arrowroot

buruga

buruga
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[burunga] Metal piece on the front of the canoe.

fakar woro

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[fakar woro] n slope

fatukara

n marble

feiniu

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n coconut tree

feituna

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[feituna] n buttocks, bottom

feka

n immature coconut whose husk and meat are still soft

fiji

n servant

firoa

Lethrinus olivaceus http://fishbase.org/summary/Lethrinus-olivaceus.html
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[ɸiroa] n. Longface Emperor

Example: Photo by Jeffrey T. Williams / Smithsonian Institution, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

fujiatara

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v to put up a sail

fujitoma

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n kind of banana

futu

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[ɸutu] First verse of Popokiga, a fishing song

gako

n fat, lard, grease

garakau

n shrubs and herbaceous plants; small plant life

gasau

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[ŋasau] wild cane

gasina

n taro and banana garden

girifau

n flax

hfine

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n woman

hgaro, garo

n molars, bicuspids

hia

hello

hkai

n story, tale, legend

htae

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n excrement

htunu

v to cook, roast on embers

ika maru

Scarus dimidiatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Scarus-dimidiatus.html
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[ika maru] n. Yellowbarred Parrotfish

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

ivi naulesi

n backbone

jiama

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[jiama] n outrigger float, pontoon

jigamotu

The below ground portion of the stem is used to bake in an earth oven and eat. It has a sugary taste.
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[ʃiŋamotu] n. tree, 2.5 to 4 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4180)

Example: The below ground portion of the stem is used to bake in an earth oven and eat. It has a sugary taste.

jinisa

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greeting Goodbye

kaikarapusi, karapusi

n collar bone

kamoni

n bean

kape

Lutjanus bohar http://fishbase.org/summary/Lutjanus-bohar.html
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[ka:pe] n. Two-Spot Red Snapper, Twinspot Snapper, Red Bass

Example: Photo by Jeffrey T. Williams / Smithsonian Institution, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

kaujia

n bladder

kaukava

n sweat

kaukava atua

n poisonous vine, hemlock

kerenei

n the world, planet earth

kete

n square woven mat for sitting on

koga ika

v to fish with a long line

kumaua

n sweet potato

kurapo

Lethrinus laticaudis http://fishbase.org/summary/Lethrinus-laticaudis.html
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[kurapou] n. Grass Emperor

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

kurapo

Lethrinus harak http://fishbase.org/summary/Lethrinus-harak.html
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[kurapou] n. Thumbprint Emperor, Blackspot Emperor

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

kurokuro

n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5243)

Example: The wood is collected for firewood. It is good for cooking lap lap in the earth oven. When cooking in the earth oven, the leaves are used to cover the stones on the fire, and then when the oven is covered with stones, put these leaves on top of the oven. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

lavalava

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n men’s sarong

lohloli

n crater, large deep depression in earth

lohloli

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n sea slug

loto

n car, truck

mafe

Gymnothorax flavimarginatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Gymnothorax-flavimarginatus.html
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[maɸei] n. Yellow-Edged Moray

Example: Photo by Bernard Dupont, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

magalastik

[maɣalaːstik] slingshot

magia

n flea

maka

n sling

manava

n belly

mara

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n fermented banana or breadfruit pudding

mariuru

n upper section of frontal bone

matuku

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n blue heron

moega

n cloth, clothing

moko bula

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[moko bula] A type of orange and blue lizard.

mutu fine

Kyphosus vaigiensis http://fishbase.org/summary/Kyphosus-vaigiensis.html
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[mutu finei] n. Brassy Chub, Lowfin Drummer

Example: Photo by Biodiversity Institute of Ontario, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

nagavai

n stream, water channel

naibu

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n men’s bracelet

Nakiroa

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[nakiroa] n. village of Futuna

narikai

n tree sp. with berry-like fruit from which glue is made

narimesa

n vine used for making twine

nasitau

This plant is a good source offirewood, as it burns a long time; a large log can burn for days.
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[nasitau] n. well branched tree, 7 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4181)

Example: This plant is a good source offirewood, as it burns a long time; a large log can burn for days.

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

nisouri

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[nisouri] A traditional broom.

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

no ~ noa

n youth, child

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))

para

adj spoiled, rotten, overripe

paru bare utu

Aphareus rutilans http://fishbase.org/summary/Aphareus-rutilans.html
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[baru bare utu] n. Rusty Jobfish

(Bislama) Silva Poulet

Example: Photo by Jeffrey T. Williams / Smithsonian Institution, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

pau

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n edible white fruit

paua

Siganus lineatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Siganus-lineatus.html
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[ba:wa] n. Golden-Lined Spinefoot, Lined Rabbitfish

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

pe

n nail

pula

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

Example: Photo by J. E. Randall, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via FishBase

pusi

Pavetta opulina
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[pusi] n. small tree, 2.5 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4179)

rakaitonga

n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5255)

Example: The stem of this tree is used for firewood or making houses and rafters for the roof. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

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.

ritarita

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n men’s arm band

Rofatu

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[rofatu] n. village of Futuna

sasua

Plectorhinchus lessonii http://fishbase.org/summary/Plectorhinchus-lessonii.html
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[sasua] n. Lesson’s Thicklip, Striped Sweetlips

Example: Photo by Bernard Dupont, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

segeakage

n foreskin

sia

Heteropriacanthus cruentatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Heteropriacanthus-cruentatus.html
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[sija] n. Glasseye

Example: Photo by Rick Winterbottom / FishWise Professional, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

Sorenau

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

tagafuru

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num 10, ten

takirai

n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5229)

Example: The stems of this tree are very good for making house posts. The wood from the tree is good for firewood. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

Tamtautu Sore

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[tamtautu sore] n. village of Futuna

tapa rima

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n back of hand

tapaka

n female genitalia

tapatu vai

Sphyraena forsteri http://fishbase.org/summary/Sphyraena-forsteri.html
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[tapatu ʋai] n. Bigeye Barracuda

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

Toga Tea

Toga Tea
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[toga tea] n. wind from the southeast towards Hteiu

toji

Scarus niger http://fishbase.org/summary/Scarus-niger.html
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[doʃi] n. Dusky Parrotfish, Swarthy Parrotfish

Example: Photo by J. E. Randall, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

tona reo

n wart

tonu

Plectropomus laevis http://fishbase.org/summary/Plectropomus-laevis.html
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[to:nu] n. Blacksaddled Coralgrouper

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

topatu

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[topatu] A house component: type of horizontal beam at the apex of the house.

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toto

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n blood

totoama

Strongylura incisa http://fishbase.org/summary/Strongylura-incisa.html
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[toto’ama] n. Reef Needlefish, Reef Longtom

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turi vae

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n knee, including lower part of leg

uaimuri

n buttocks

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

vetei

Mulloidichthys vanicolensis http://fishbase.org/summary/Mulloidichthys-vanicolensis.html
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[ʋetei] n. Yellowfin Goatfish

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