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aiau noiai afatumubuku

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I have grandchildren

ama

n a kind of tree, the root produces a spice

Atatoma

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[atatoma] n. village of Futuna

ate

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n heart

fafine

n women, girls

faga

n bed, platform, shelf

faka masi

Children like to eat the fruits when they ripen black. Stem for house posts, as the wood is very strong.
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[ɸaka masi] n. well branched tree, 5 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4151)

Example: Children like to eat the fruits when they ripen black. Stem for house posts, as the wood is very strong.

faka tagi gata

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.
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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.

fana

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[ɸana] A person with one parent from each moiety.

fanua

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n island, land, country, homeland

fapa

n a feast by two parties, a meeting

farere

n birth

fatakina eisu

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n bridge of nose

favaka

n wood planks, prepared lumber

feava

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

feitatau

n exchange of food between two or a few people

ferfero ~ fefero

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adj yellow

fine ~ hfine

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n woman, girl; female; wife

fiso

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n foam, boiling bubbles

fitjika

n servant

foe

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[ɸoe] Paddle of canoe.

foga

n band, group, troop

foijinae

v to conceive

forau

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v travel (by sea), go on a trip, go abroad

fousia

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v to bind, to tie by wrapping rope around

fuafa

n fruiting season

futji

n black banana

garu

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n wave, breaker

gatara kosi

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

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

gutu manu

n green coconut for drinking

hgavava

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n intestines

hkafiga

n cooking, preparation of food

hlaga

v to weave

hlaga aika

v to fish using large nets

hmate

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n death

hpono

n wrapper, cover, stopper; penis sheath

ianenea

for, because

ika maru

Scarus rubroviolaceus http://fishbase.org/summary/Scarus-rubroviolaceus.html
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[ika maru] n. Ember Parrotfish, Redlip Parrotfish (Adult)

Example: Photo by Derek Keats, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

iriri

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[iriri] A traditional woven fan.

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

jijifi

Zebrasoma velifer http://fishbase.org/summary/Zebrasoma-velifer.html
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[ʃiʃiɸi] n. Sailfin Tang, Sailfin Surgeonfish

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

kaa

n parrot species

kalelega

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[kaleleŋa] A hammock.

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

kalpaua

n pudding of scraped bananas and coconut

kamakama

kamakama
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n crab sp.

kamkogoji

n crab sp.

karaka

n a fruit tree which bears a small fruit with a single seed

karupaua

n pudding with coconut stirred into it

katea

n forward portion of canoe hull

kauroukau

Scarus forsteni http://fishbase.org/summary/Scarus-forsteni.html
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[kauroukau] n. Forsten’s Parrotfish, Bluepatch Parrotfish (Juvenile)

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

kava

n sakau, kava

kolomlome

n tidal wave

kuli

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n dog

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 erythracanthus http://fishbase.org/summary/Lethrinus-erythracanthus.html
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[kurapou] n. Orange-Spotted Emperor, Yellowfin Emperor

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

laplap

n any of a wide variety of starchy puddings

laso

n testicles

mageo

n an itch

mahmaji

Naso unicornis http://fishbase.org/summary/Naso-unicornis.html
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[mahmaʃi] n. Bluespine Unicornfish

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

makoriri

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n chiton (marine mollusk)

marau roa

Sargocentron tiere http://fishbase.org/summary/Sargocentron-tiere.html
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[marau uroa] n. Bluelined Squirrelfish, Tahitian Squirrelfish

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

marau ta

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

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

matapiari

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n rock clinger, chiton (marine mollusk)

melomelo

Cephalopholis leopardus http://fishbase.org/summary/Cephalopholis-leopardus.html
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[melomelo] n. Leopard Hind, Leopard Grouper

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

moiau

Scarus dimidiatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Scarus-dimidiatus.html
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[mwejau] n. Yellowbarred Parrotfish (Juvenile)

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

monemone

n vagina

mouga

n hill

nagavai

n stream, water channel

nairea

n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5233)

Example: Birds eat this fruit. Hunters know this and hunt near this tree when the fruits are ripe. Second use contributed by Samuel Seru. To treat gonorrhea. Scrape inner bark of the stem to fill 1/3 of a cup. Then fill with cool water and drink 1 x daily for 5 days in the morning. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74), Samuel Seru (male, 31))

naireakava

n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5235)

Example: The stem of this tree is good for firewood. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74), Samuel Seru (male, 31))

namuriri

n mint plant

nawo

This plant is used for firewood. It is hard and burns well.
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[nawoʔ] n. well branched tree, 8 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4187)

Example: This plant is used for firewood. It is hard and burns well.

nifijikake

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n puberty ceremony for girls

nisori

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

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

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))

ntara

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n fins (of fish)

Oneone

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[oneone] n. village of Futuna

pakafeina

n coconut spathe

paru jigou

Pristipomoides filamentosus http://fishbase.org/summary/Pristipomoides-filamentosus.html
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[baru ʃiŋou] n. Crimson Jobfish, Rosy Snapper

(Bislama) Braon Poulet

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

paua

Siganus corallinus http://fishbase.org/summary/Siganus-corallinus.html
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[ba:wa] n. Blue-Spotted Spinefoot, Coral Rabbitfish

Example: Photo by BS Thurner Hof / Wikimedia Commons, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

poja rima tasi

n index finger

poja vae tama

n baby toe

puku

n hip

rakomai

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greeting Welcome!

ruku

Cheilinus chlorourus http://fishbase.org/summary/Cheilinus-chlorourus.html
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[ruku] n. Floral Wrasse

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

sakavesi

Variola albimarginata http://fishbase.org/summary/Variola-albimarginata.html
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[sekaʋesi] n. White-Edged Lyretail

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

sakiri

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[sakiri] general term for swear words, formal

sia

Priacanthus blochii http://fishbase.org/summary/Priacanthus-blochii.html
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[sija] n. Paeony Bullseye, Bloch’s Bigeye

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

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))

somfoyaka

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[somfoyaga] a type of fish

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

ta

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[ta] Bailing can used to remove water from canoe.

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tamori

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[tamori] general term for swear words, informal

tan

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adj cooked

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

tatangatai futuna

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n Futuna man

tojinana

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n uncle, mother’s brother, mother’s male parallel cousin, the father of one’s spouse or potential spouse

ufeitona

n hip

uru

n head, hair

vaka

n womb

varoki

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[ʋaroki] A house component: bindings.

vave

Lutjanus russellii http://fishbase.org/summary/Lutjanus-russellii.html
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[ʋa:ʋe] n. Russell’s Snapper, Moses Perch

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