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atua

n ghost, spirit, demon, ancestor

ausafi

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n smoke of fire

etega

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[eteŋa] seat in the canoe

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fafetai

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discourse Thank you!

fakau sore [fakau hsore]

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n ancestors

fakukuga o pakau

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[fakukuŋa o pakau] n shoulder blade

Fana

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n mixed descent group

farigoi

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[ɸariŋoi] Canoe marking which signifies tribe and ownership.

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

faruke

n stranger

fasua

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[fasua] n. type of shell

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favaka

n wood planks, prepared lumber

feata

Epinephelus ongus http://fishbase.org/summary/Epinephelus-ongus.html
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[ɸe’ata] n. White-Streaked Grouper

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

fegaitu

n sorcery, magic

fioata

n. Tree to 10 m, dbh 30 cm. (collection: Michael J. Balick #5213)

Example: The stems of this tree are good for firewood. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

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 grandoculis http://fishbase.org/summary/Gymnocranius-grandoculis.html
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[ɸiroa] n. Blue-Lined Large-Eye Bream

Example: Photo by Jean-Lou Justine / Wikimedia Commons, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

firosia

v to twist together two or more pieces

fofau

n adze

fogahma

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n bottom of sea

foi rakau

n a killing stick (black)

foromaga

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n vocal cords

fou

a new, young

gaja mata

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n eyelid

gasaujiri

n arrow, spear

gataftafe

n river bed, swamp

Hgauta

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n Tanna Island

hkano

n flesh, body; essence

hkanonea

adj naked

Hlohloi

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n crater at top of Futuna

hloi

n food prepared with coconut milk

hmoji

n hunting

hva

n sound, voice, noise

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

Ipariki

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n fresh water spring, Futuna

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.

jirog

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[ʃiroŋ] A house component: a window.

jito

Gnathanodon speciosus http://fishbase.org/summary/Gnathanodon-speciosus.html
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[ʃitou] n. Golden Trevally

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

jito

Carangoides chrysophrys http://fishbase.org/summary/Carangoides-chrysophrys.html
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[ʃito] n. Longnose Trevally

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

kafa

n fibrous husk of chestnut or coconut

kafa

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[kafa] The bindings used to join canoe parts. Traditionally made of coconut fiber, but today fishing line is used.

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

kaikarapusi, karapusi

n collar bone

kaisira

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n evening star

kamkovai

n crab sp.

kamoni

n bean

kapa

n inside of foot

kape

Lutjanus argentimaculatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Lutjanus-argentimaculatus.html
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[ka:pe] n. Mangrove Red Snapper, Mangrove Jack

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

kapekanu

Lutjanus lutjanus http://fishbase.org/summary/Lutjanus-lutjanus.html
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[kapekanu] n. Bigeye Snapper

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

karukaru

n salt, sea salt

katea

n forward portion of canoe hull

kau

n to swim

kaujia

n bladder

kaumagirasi

n. Tree to 20 m, dbh 4 cm. (collection: Michael J. Balick #5218)

Example: The thin stems of this plant are used to make a fishing rod. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

kava

n sakau, kava

ko kava

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.
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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.

ko uorukago

Makaira mazara http://fishbase.org/summary/Makaira-mazara.html
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[kou warukaŋou] n. Blue Marlin

(Bislama) Blue Marlin

Example: Photo by CAFS, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via FishBase

koka

n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5231)

Example: The stem of this tree is good for making house posts as well as used for firewood. The leaves are also used as plates for holding food. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

koleka

n yam sp.

kopunaua karoa

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n type of necklace

kumarae

n forehead

kumu

n lime

liko

Chlorurus bleekeri http://fishbase.org/summary/Chlorurus-bleekeri.html
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[likou] n. Bleeker’s Parrotfish

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

mafuke

n earthquake

manuava

n penis

marari sega

Caranx papuensis http://fishbase.org/summary/Caranx-papuensis.html
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[marariseŋa] n. Brassy Trevally

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

masi

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n bark cloth

matapiari

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n rock clinger, chiton (marine mollusk)

matavai

n spring of water

mavaka

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n stranger, guest

melomelo

Cephalopholis urodeta http://fishbase.org/summary/Cephalopholis-urodeta.html
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[melomelo] n. Darkfin Hind, Flagtail Grouper

Example: Photo by Digital Archives of Taiwan / via catalog.digitalarchi License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

moiau

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

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

monemone

n vagina

mori mori

n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5267)

Example: This species is grown as an ornamental around households. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

muri vaka

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[muri ʋaka] The back of the canoe. The shape of the knob resembles the prominent rock outcropping (of the same name) from whichever bay the vessel embarks.

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

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))

namase

n a native cabbage

Namruke kona

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[namruke kona] A person with both parents from the moiety Namruke.

Namsaroi

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n big rock at Sinou, Futuna

napuk

Used to build fences or pens around houses.
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[napuk] n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5050)

Example: Used to build fences or pens around houses.

nau nau

Termites like to live in this wood. Collect termites from this plant and give to young chickens as food.
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[nau nau] n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5056)

Example: Termites like to live in this wood. Collect termites from this plant and give to young chickens as food.

niu

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n coconut palm, coconut fruit

oritoga

n southeast wind

panpaniga

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n marriage agreement ceremony

parafara

n tree fern

parata

n game or prey

paua

Siganus argenteus http://fishbase.org/summary/Siganus-argenteus.html
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[ba:wa] n. Streamlined Spinefoot, Forktail Rabbitfish

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

paufa

menstruation

phane

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[phane] Coconut grating bench.

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pula

Myripristis murdjan http://fishbase.org/summary/Myripristis-murdjan.html
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[pula’] n. Pinecone Soldierfish, Small-Eyed Squirrelfish

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

pula

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

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

pusi

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

rifi rima

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n palm of hand

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.

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

Tamtautu Sore

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[tamtautu sore] n. village of Futuna

tapatu

Sphyraena qenie http://fishbase.org/summary/Sphyraena-qenie.html
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[tapatu] n. Blackfin Barracuda

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

tapatu

Sphyraena barracuda http://fishbase.org/summary/Sphyraena-barracuda.html
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[tapatu] n. Great Barracuda

(Bislama) Barracuda

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

Tokorau Tu

Tokorau Tu
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[tokorau tu] n. wind from the west towards Saferaro

toru

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num 3, three

vae

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[vai] n leg, foot

varo

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num 8, eight