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arofa

n present, gift

eigo

n name

Fafakaraua

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[fafakaraua] n. village of Futuna

fakafotu

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n hole, depression, crater

fakainina

n anger

faretoto

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n liver (lit. house of blood)

fasua

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[fasua] n. type of shell

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

fau

Mature stems used for house posts. Take young shoots, strip bark, ret in sea for 1-2 weeks. Take out, separate and clean fiber, dry in sun for 3-4 days. Then weave grass skirt, for women and used ceremonially. In older times, this skirt was used in gardening. Can also use this fiber as handle for Pandanus baskets.
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[ɸau] n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5054)

Example: Mature stems used for house posts. Take young shoots, strip bark, ret in sea for 1-2 weeks. Take out, separate and clean fiber, dry in sun for 3-4 days. Then weave grass skirt, for women and used ceremonially. In older times, this skirt was used in gardening. Can also use this fiber as handle for Pandanus baskets.

fogahma

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n bottom of sea

foi’ata

The fiber of this plant is used as a rope. Collect the young shoots, strip off bark and use fresh as a rope, especially to tie and carry baskets or firewood. The birds eat fruits; hunters know this and they hunt there.
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[ɸoi’ata] n. banyan-forming fig tree, 5 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4183)

Example: The fiber of this plant is used as a rope. Collect the young shoots, strip off bark and use fresh as a rope, especially to tie and carry baskets or firewood. The birds eat fruits; hunters know this and they hunt there.

fono

n food customarily eaten after drinking kava

fufuiga

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

ganea

n pot, cauldron, utensil

gata

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[ŋata] n land snake

hgavae tagau

n shin

hgoro

hgoro

n a song, hymn

hkai

n story, tale, legend

hkapa

n a game of peek-a-boo

hkaro

n protection, shield

hlava

n belt, strap, strip of cloth

Hlohloi

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n crater at top of Futuna

hma

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n dry

hmafa

v be pregnant

hpo

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n morning

hto

n roots

ikaramanga

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[ikaramanga] The types of fish that fisherman are not permitted to eat.

jiama

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[jiama] n outrigger float, pontoon

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

kaire

n wild yam

kasifa uiui

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[kasifa wiwi] n. blue coral

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

kato iotea

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[kato iotea] A type of traditional woven bag.

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

kato vaka

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[kato ʋaka] Type of traditional woven bag.

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

kauaga

n groin

Kavimeta

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[kawiameta] One of the two moieties on Futuna island. The population of each village is divided between the two moieties.

keripoga

n a feast

kiri foimata

n eyelid

kiriragutu

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[kiriraŋutu] fish part: lip

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

ko uorukago

Kajikia audax http://fishbase.org/summary/Kajikia-audax.html
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[kou warukaŋou] n. Striped Marlin

(Bislama) Striped Marlin

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

koganea

n long pole, club, bar

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

liko

Scarus ghobban http://fishbase.org/summary/Scarus-ghobban.html
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[likou] n. Blue-Barred Parrotfish (Adult)

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

ma ture ture

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[ma ture ture] Very shallow water.

mata poto

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[mata poto] A type of shell. Possibly genus Vasum.

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

matuku

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n blue heron

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

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

moko

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n lizard

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))

mota

n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5247)

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

mpuku

n ball

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

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

naikiamotu

n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5260)

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

najeji

n lobster trap

nami

n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5224)

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

Namruke

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[namruke] One of the two moieties on Futuna island. Half of the population of each village comes from this moiety.

Namuji

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[namuji] n. village of Futuna

nasijau

Houseposts, strong wood lasts 7-8 years in the ground. Use the small wood to make a bow and arrow as well as when it is young and straight to make a spear handle. The young wood is flexible and is used to make the circular part of a flying fish net.
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[nasijau] n. small tree, 3 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4150)

Example: Houseposts, strong wood lasts 7-8 years in the ground. Use the small wood to make a bow and arrow as well as when it is young and straight to make a spear handle. The young wood is flexible and is used to make the circular part of a flying fish net.

nauji

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n ancestors, family, kindred, descent line

nikaso

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n orphan

nimoro

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n sea slug

niseni maru

Christella harveyi
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[niseni maru] n. terrestrial; leaves up to 1.0 m. (collection: Tom A. Ranker #2523)

ntara

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n fins (of fish)

otea

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[otea] n midday

pakafeiniu

n stalk of the coconut frond

pakao fare

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[pakao ɸare] A house component: frame.

pakasi

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n pig

pakau

n mastoid process

Paletamoko

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n homesite in Futuna

palo

adj long

paragi

Acanthurus nigricans http://fishbase.org/summary/Acanthurus-nigricans.html
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[paraŋi] n. Whitecheek Surgeonfish

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

Paramatua

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[paramatua] n. wind from the northwest towards Tamtautu

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

paua

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

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poja rima tusi

n index finger

poja vae

n toes

poki

Trichoglossus moluccanus
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[poki] Rainbow Lorikeet

Example: Photo by user Cacophony, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

potuhpuku

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[potupʰuku] n mat for sitting upon

puku

n hip

puku fakatu

Nephrolepis biserrata
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[puku ɸakatu] n. terrestrial; leaves ca. 1.5 m long. (collection: Tom A. Ranker #2521)

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

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

pusiki tai

Parupeneus crassilabris http://fishbase.org/summary/Parupeneus-crassilabris.html
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[pusiki tai] n. Doublebar Goatfish

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

Retu Arari

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

rouhapi

Acanthurus guttatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Acanthurus-guttatus.html
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[rou’api] n. Whitespotted Surgeonfish

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

safe

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n brother-in-law, male cross cousin

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

siva

n second finger

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

tafa

n side

taku

n waist, pelvis

tan

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adj cooked

tapu

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n Sunday

tata

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n father, dad

tjoku feava

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n my bay

Tokorau Tu

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

tutuke mata

n upper eyelid

uaimuri

n buttocks

ufi

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n yam

vare vare

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[ʋare ʋare] Water more than 100 meters deep.