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arajia

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n a claw

ariri

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[ariri] A type of shell. Possibly family Turbinidae.

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

asa

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n fin

bukusi

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[bukusi] a type of fish

ejia

v to copulate (profane)

faka

n spathe of coconut

fana

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

Fanau Fatu

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n an early European name for Futuna

Fatu Ao

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n morning star

fatumanu

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[fatumanu] n flint

Feava

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n bay, inlet

fegaitu

n sorcery, magic

fetuafogo

n shooting contest

fiava

n bay, harbor, anchorage

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))

firia

n a braid or braided piece of rope

foitona

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n anus; syphilis

fonu

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n sacred sea turtle that is not eaten or killed

fonufonu

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n kind of beetle

fufuiga

n center strip for finishing and covering the peak of a roof

fufuru ragutu

n mustache

fuga

Lutjanus adetii http://fishbase.org/summary/Lutjanus-adetii.html
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[fuŋa] n. Yellow-Banded Snapper, Hussar

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

ganea

n pot, cauldron, utensil

gataftafe

n river bed, swamp

gatara kosi

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

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

gatara kosi

Epinephelus melanostigma http://fishbase.org/summary/Epinephelus-melanostigma.html
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[ŋatara kosi] n. One-Blotch Grouper

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

gojia

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[ŋoʃia] The technique of fastening the leaves used for a house’s thatching.

hgavae tagau

n shin

hia

hello

hkio

adj exceedingly small

hma

Acanthurus leucocheilus http://fishbase.org/summary/Acanthurus-leucocheilus.html
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[hma] n. Palelipped Surgeonfish

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

hpane

n grater

ika maru

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

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

Ipariki

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n fresh water spring, Futuna

ivi taku

n pelvis

kaisira

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n evening star

kano

n body; soul

kapekanu

Lutjanus monostigma http://fishbase.org/summary/Lutjanus-monostigma.html
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[kapekanu] n. One-Spot Snapper

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

kato

small woven bag

kaupega, koupega

n membrane, diaphragm

kautariga

n side of ear lobe

kauvmaka kiato

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[kauvmaka kiato] Y-shaped stick used to hold up the outrigger beam.

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

kiri

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n skin

kiri foimata

n eyelid

kofu

n dew, mist, fog

kurikau

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n trochus

magalastik

[maɣalaːstik] slingshot

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

maka

n sling

mamafuji

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n killing stick shaped like the stalk of a banana plant

Mari

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n village in Futuna

matua

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[matua] the planting season

matua

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[matua] n thumb

metao

n fishhook

mkaka

n husk

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

mounu

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n bait for fishing

Nagi

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n homesite in Futuna

namuriri

n mint plant

napanisila

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n kind of banana

napasi

n a native cabbage

napugi

n day

naruru

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[naruru] The name of a place on Futuna island which is good for planting banana and mango.

nasivar

grave, cemetary

nifo ura

n. Vine to 3 m. (collection: Michael J. Balick #5211)

Example: (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

niok o fara harafa

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v roast manioc in leaves

nomomoa

n skin of young banana fruit

nopogi tapu

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n Sunday

nuane

n husband, old man

paka uaka

n canoe with outrigger

pakafeiniu

n stalk of the coconut frond

pakora

n wound, sore

paua

Siganus doliatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Siganus-doliatus.html
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[ba:wa] n. Barred Spinefoot, Barred Rabbitfish

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

pula

Myripristis pralinia http://fishbase.org/summary/Myripristis-pralinia.html
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[pula’] n. Scarlet 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)

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))

rakomai

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greeting Welcome!

Retu Arari

Retu Arari
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[retu arari] n. wind form the northeast towards Tafasua

rima

n arm, hand

rokinea

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[rokinea] Traditional earth oven.

sasua

Plectorhinchus vittatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Plectorhinchus-vittatus.html
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[sasua] n. Oriental Sweetlips

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

sia

Priacanthus hamrur http://fishbase.org/summary/Priacanthus-hamrur.html
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[sija] n. Moontail Bullseye, Crescent-Tail Bigeye

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

sinu

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[sinu] Fourth verse of Popokiga, a fishing song

sukale moana

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae and Pseudobulweria becki
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[sukale moana] Silver Gull and Beck’s Petrel

Example: Photo by Tony Hisgett, License: CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

ta

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

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

takafa

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[takaɸa] A song sung while waiting for the food in the earth oven to cook, using sticks for rhythm.

Tamamu

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n feasting area

tapi toki

Firewood--green wood will light, good for earth oven area. Stems used to make house posts.
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[tapi toki] n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5052)

Example: Firewood--green wood will light, good for earth oven area. Stems used to make house posts.

tatangatai futuna

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n Futuna man

tawai

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[tawai] The large, main section of the canoe from which people fish.

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

tu

Chalcophaps indica
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[tu] Emerald Dove

Example: Photo by Jim Bendon, License: CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

tupuna

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n grandparent

turu turu

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[turu turu] A house component: small vertical beams supporting the A-shaped section of the house.

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

uoroga

Acanthurus lineatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Acanthurus-lineatus.html
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[woroŋou] n. Lined Surgeonfish, Bluelined Surgeonfish

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

uorukago marari

Thunnus obesus http://fishbase.org/summary/Thunnus-obesus.html
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[warukaŋou marari] n. Bigeye Tuna

Example: Photo by Fishpix / Shorefishes of the Eastern Tropical Pacific, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

uru

n head, hair

uru vaka

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[uru ʋaka] The front of the canoe, designed to break through waves.

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vava fofare

The vine is used as a rope to ties thing, as it is flexible and strong. Hold the vine over a hot fire then tie it on something while it is still warm. When this vine cools, it is very strong.
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[ʋaʋa ɸoɸare] n. liana climbing in syzygium namoa tree c. 5 m above ground, growing in well developed secondary forest. fruits green to dark purple. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4152)

Example: The vine is used as a rope to ties thing, as it is flexible and strong. Hold the vine over a hot fire then tie it on something while it is still warm. When this vine cools, it is very strong.

vetei

Parupeneus indicus http://fishbase.org/summary/Parupeneus-indicus.html
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[ʋetei] n. Indian Goatfish

Example: Photo by Lyle Vail / Lizard Island Research Station, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

wauwau

This plant is traded with people from Tanna and Aniwa, as it is sweet smelling, and is put around the head and neck for dancing.

[wauwau] n. scandent shrub, growing in open scrub. latex white (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4159)

Example: This plant is traded with people from Tanna and Aniwa, as it is sweet smelling, and is put around the head and neck for dancing.