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aru
n short upright sticks which brace and plug interior canoe wall
bookmarkau
n current, eddy, whirlpool
bookmarkfa’afetai
thank you
bookmarkfatakanu
n charm worn for the dead
bookmarkfatukara
n marble
bookmarkfeata
[ɸe’ata] n. Peacock Hind, Peacock Grouper
Example: Photo by Mattia Menchetti, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
bookmarkfeirau
n circle of people
bookmarkfeitatau
n exchange of food between two or a few people
bookmarkfere
adj knotted or snarled (of fishing line)
bookmarkfitjika
n servant
bookmarkfogo
n turtle
bookmarkfoi rakau
n a killing stick (black)
bookmarkgafare
n grass
bookmarkganea
n pot, cauldron, utensil
bookmarkgasau
n reed, wild cane
bookmarkgatara kosi
[ŋatara kosi] n. One-Blotch Grouper
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
bookmarkhgavae tagau
n shin
bookmarkhto
n roots
bookmarkhtua
v to pound, beat with sticks
bookmarkika maru
[ika maru] n. Yellowfin Parrotfish
Example: Photo by Mark Rosenstein / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
bookmarkkai ta geji
n tabooed food
bookmarkkanov vaka
kato iotea
kauaga, kouaga
n groin
bookmarkkautariga
n side of ear lobe
bookmarkKavimeta kona
kina
n small sea urchin sp.
bookmarkkofeinnai
n pudendeum
bookmarkkohkofe
n native cabbage
bookmarkkoupa
kurapo
[kurapou] n. Longfin Emperor
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
bookmarkliko
[likou] n. Pacific Slopehead Parrotfish, Tan-Faced Parrotfish
Example: Photo by Jeffrey T. Williams / Smithsonian Institution, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
bookmarkliko
[likou] n. Yellowfin Parrotfish (Adult)
Example: Photo by Mark Rosenstein / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
bookmarkmafuke
n earthquake
bookmarkmagarae
n brow, forehead
bookmarkmahmaji
[mahmaʃi] n. Bluespine Unicornfish
Example: Photo by Ross D. Robertson / Shorefishes of the Neotropics, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
bookmarkmaji ra hgu
marara
n charcoal, coals of fire
bookmarkmarari sega
[marariseŋa] n. Orangespotted Trevally
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
bookmarkmariuru
n upper section of frontal bone
bookmarkmasaga
n twins, pair
bookmarkmiji
n a dream
bookmarkmoropake
n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5234)
Example: (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74), Samuel Seru (male, 31))
bookmarknafune
n old woman
bookmarknahnatua
n coconut and banana pudding
bookmarknajeji
n lobster trap
bookmarknapuk
nigapu
n adze
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parafara
n tree fern
bookmarkparamisi ~ parahmisi, paramatua
n wind from the northwest
bookmarkparetafeikofi
v to give little in return, give a small return feast
bookmarkpehpeka ~ tapehepeka
shallows
bookmarkpoirima
n top of hand
bookmarkpora bora
[bora bora] n. Spotted Unicornfish
Example: Photo by Mark Rosenstein / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
bookmarkpula
[pula’] n. Whitetip Soldierfish
Example: Photo by Mark Rosenstein / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
bookmarkpula takai
[pula takai] n. Blotcheye Soldierfish, Bigscale Soldierfish
Example: Photo by Jeffrey T. Williams / Smithsonian Institution, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
bookmarkrakaitonga
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))
bookmarkruku
[ruku] n. Blackeye Thicklip, Thicklip Wrasse
Example: Photo by Mark Rosenstein / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
bookmarkruku
[ruku] n. Tripletail Wrasse
Example: Photo by John Turnbull, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
bookmarksakavesi
[sekaʋesi] n. Leopard Coralgrouper
Example: Photo by John Sear / iNaturalist, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
bookmarksakavesi
[sekaʋesi] n. Yellow-Edged Lyretail
Example: Photo by Mark Rosenstein / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
bookmarksoni
n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5274)
Example: This species is grown as an ornamental around households. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))
bookmarktapatu vai
[tapatu ʋai] n. Yellowtail Barracuda
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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umue
[umwe] n. Bulbnose Unicornfish, Humpnose Unicornfish
Example: Photo by Jean-Lou Justine / Wikimedia Commons, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
bookmarkuru vaka
vetei
[ʋetei] n. Indian Goatfish
Example: Photo by Lyle Vail / Lizard Island Research Station, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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All content copyright © Futuna Aniwa community (2016).
Talking Dictionary produced by K. David Harrison and Jeremy Fahringer. Botanical consultants: Michael J. Balick, Gregory M. Plunkett, Tom A. Ranker and Sean Thackurdeen. (2016-2018)
Futuna Aniwa language contributors include Ausdin Jackson, Takaronga Kuautonga, Nigasau Misikofo, Paul Navaika, Nigel Nesua, Iarawoi Rezel Samana, Anselon Seru, Donald Tamalua Wotu, Yaugani Zeiake and others as credited within the dictionary entries.
The Futuna Aniwa-English Talking Dictionary was made possible by award no. 1555675 from National Science Foundation for
"Collaborative Research: Plant, Fungal and Linguistic Diversity of Tafea Province, Vanuatu." This support is gratefully acknowledged.
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Futuna Aniwa Talking Dictionary.
Swarthmore College.
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