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aikofi

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n tongs for fire

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

entin

n engine

erufie

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[erufie] phr. you’re welcome

fai

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[fai] n. Stingray

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.

fakatauga

n the plimsoll line on a canoe, that is the level at which the sea should hit the water when it is afloat

fare ku

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[ɸare ku] A type of traditional house.

faremori

n church (house of prayer)

faretoto

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n liver (lit. house of blood)

farigoina

n knowledge

fatukamasi

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n kidney

fatumanu

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[fatumanu] n flint

fefeke

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brittle stars, a kind of starfish

feka

n immature coconut whose husk and meat are still soft

fine [hfine]

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n wife, woman

firosia

v to twist together two or more pieces

funamoto

n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5227)

Example: The stems of this shrub are used as firewood, because they are easy to light when dry. These stems are used for cooking. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

gahgaji

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n sternum

gatara kosi

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

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

hgavava

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[hŋaʋaʋa] fish part: insides, intestines

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

hpura

v to plant, cover seeds with earth

htae

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n excrement

ifio

n a native dance

iro

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n maggots

isu

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n nose

Itamouga

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n rock look out point near Moriga, Futuna

ivi

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n bone

jito

Acanthurus olivaceus http://fishbase.org/summary/Acanthurus-olivaceus.html
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[ʃitou] n. Orangespot Surgeonfish

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

kaji puri vae

n ankle

kanai

Mugil cephalus http://fishbase.org/summary/Mugil-cephalus.html
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[kanai] n. Flathead Grey Mullet, Sea Mullet, Grey Mullet

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

kanov vaka

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[kanoʋ ʋaka] Lower section of the outside of main canoe.

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

karae

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n bush hen

karaunea

n buttocks

kauvmaka kiato

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[kauvmaka kiato] Y-shaped stick (peg) used to attach the outrigger beam.

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

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

keire

n sweet potato sp.

keka

n bush

kerenei

n the world, planet earth

kiato

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n outrigger rods

kokau

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[kokau] A house component: diagonal upward beams forming the A-shape of the house.

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

koupenaua

n neck, back of neck

kutu

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n louse, flea

mafe

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n eel

mago

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[maŋo] n. Shark

maivaka

n stranger, foreigner

majijiki

n legendary hero

masaraui

n orange tree

mata

n eyes, face

matataro

n wrist

matjikorima

n finger

moko bula

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

murukina

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[murukina] A house component: the coconut leaf and wild cane walls of the house. Can be plain or intricately woven. Occasionally made from bamboo, though this lets more rain in.

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

Nagi

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n homesite in Futuna

naiki

n. Herb to 1 m, leaves reddish colored. (collection: Michael J. Balick #5212)

Example: When a person has a stomach ache, take 5-6 leaves, squeeze them in a cup of water and drink. Said to be good to drink this for general sickness. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

napakasi

n a reddish coral

Napau

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[napau] n. village of Futuna

nasiki

n magic sign, lucky omen

nikaponi

n fig tree

nikipisi

n sandalwood tree

no ami

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[no ami] fish part: gills

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nomomoa

n skin of young banana fruit

nopogi htao

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Saturday

numkumo

n stick of sugar cane

palo

adj long

panpaniga

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A marriage ceremony during which the parents of the bride and groom meet and give approval for the marriage.

papa

n walls of wild cane or coconut frond thatch

papura

v to plant

parapu

n wind from the west

Parapu Uri

Parapu Uri
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[parapu uri] n. wind from the southwest towards Nakiroa/Sukeamu

pararagi toga

Acanthurus bariene http://fishbase.org/summary/Acanthurus-bariene.html
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[pararaŋi toŋa] n. Black-Spot Surgeonfish, Eyespot Surgeonfish

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

parata

n game or prey

paua

Siganus spinus http://fishbase.org/summary/Siganus-spinus.html
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[ba:wa] n. Little Spinefoot, Scribbled Rabbitfish

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

peka

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flying fox

pogo mata

n face

poja rima

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[poʃo rima] n fingers

popokiga

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[popokiŋa] Song sung before coming ashore with fish and continued, with dance, after bringing the fish onto the beach.

pula

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

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

ramarari

Caranx sexfasciatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Caranx-sexfasciatus.html
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[ramarari] n. Bigeye Trevally

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

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.

roi

Cephalopholis formosa http://fishbase.org/summary/Cephalopholis-formosa.html
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[roi] n. Bluelined Hind, Bluelined Grouper

Example: Photo by Amada44 / Wikimedia Commons, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

sasua

Plectorhinchus lineatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Plectorhinchus-lineatus.html
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[sasua] n. Yellowbanded Sweetlips

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

sope

n cowlick, tuft of hair

Tamouga

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n lookout point on Futuna

Tamtautu

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n placename, Futuna

Tamurivaka

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n boulders near Sinou, Futuna

Taniuihi

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n stone which causes people to forget, Futuna

tapa rima

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n back of hand

tapatu vai

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

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

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.

tapogakere

n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5220)

Example: The stems of this plant are used for house posts. They are said to be very hard and last "forever." (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

teriki

teriki

A Futuna traditional game ("chief") played with shells arrayed in a circle. Helps to develop cognitive skills.

Tokorau Tu

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

uaofuru boh

Parupeneus ciliatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Parupeneus-ciliatus.html
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[woɸoru bo’] n. Whitesaddle Goatfish, Diamondscale Goatfish

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

uipini

Caranx lugubris http://fishbase.org/summary/Caranx-lugubris.html
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[wibini] n. Black Jack

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

uorukago

Euthynnus affinis http://fishbase.org/summary/Euthynnus-affinis.html
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[warukaŋo] n. Kawakawa

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Uritoga Tane

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[uritoga tane] n. wind from the south near Ivei/Nukubi

varoki

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[ʋaroki] A house component: bindings.

varoki

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[ʋaroki] A house component: bindings.