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apolo

n devil

ara fafare

n village (lit. row of houses)

aru

n short upright sticks which brace and plug interior canoe wall

ataua

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[doua] n arrowroot

au

n current, eddy, whirlpool

bai

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[bai] Pile of stones used to mark boundaries.

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

buruga

buruga
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[burunga] Metal piece on the front of the canoe.

eisi ~ esi

n pawpaw, papaya

entin

n engine

fa

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num 4, four

faka tagi gata

Peel off the outer portion of the stem, clean it, remove the fibers and dry them in the sun, and then weave into rope for fishing and also to make the net for catching flying fish. Weave into rope for fishing, and also weave this fiber to attach to the frame, used to catch flying fish.
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[ɸaka taŋi ŋata] n. tree, 4 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4169)

Example: Peel off the outer portion of the stem, clean it, remove the fibers and dry them in the sun, and then weave into rope for fishing and also to make the net for catching flying fish. Weave into rope for fishing, and also weave this fiber to attach to the frame, used to catch flying fish.

fakatu

n a steep place

Farea

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n lookout point on Futuna

Feava

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[fejava] n bay, inlet

feiuru

n hair

filama

n stick for fixing fire into canoe

firoa

Lethrnius xanthochilus http://fishbase.org/summary/Lethrnius-xanthochilus.html
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[ɸiroa] n. Yellowlip Emperor

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

fiso

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n foam, boiling bubbles

foimata

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n eye

fonu tapa

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[ɸonu tapa] A type of shell. Possibly family Nautilidae.

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

fuga

Lutjanus malabaricus http://fishbase.org/summary/Lutjanus-malabaricus.html
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[fuŋa] n. Malabar Blood Snapper, Saddletail Snapper, Large-Mouthed Nannygai

(Bislama) Red Snapa

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

funa moto

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[ɸuna moto] n. small tree, 2 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4157)

Example: The stems are used for firewood, as it is hard and burns well, for example to roast taro, yams, and other foods.

garakau

n shrubs and herbaceous plants; small plant life

garu

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n wave, breaker

gasina

n taro and banana garden

gatara kosi

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

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

gutu

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n cliff

hfine

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n woman

hfine

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woman

hkanveika

n temporal bone

hkio

adj exceedingly small

hmaka

n sling, speargun

hmoji

n hunting

hnae

n belly

htea

adj white, bright, light

Hteiu

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[hteiu] n. village of Futuna

ivi taku

n pelvis

jito

Acanthurus nigroris http://fishbase.org/summary/Acanthurus-nigroris.html
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[ʃitou] n. Bluelined Surgeonfish

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

kalelega

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[kaleleŋa] A hammock.

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

kanai

Liza vaigiensis http://fishbase.org/summary/Liza-vaigiensis.html
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[kanai] n. Squaretail Mullet

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

karkari

n stalk of banana

kaufafa

n jaw, jawbone

kauisu

n septum

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))

keripoga

n a feast

kiriragutu

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

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ko uorukago

Istiompax indica http://fishbase.org/summary/Istiompax-indica.html
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[kou warukaŋou] n. Black Marlin

(Bislama) Black Marlin

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

kono mata

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[kono mata] fish part: eye

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kosegeia

n firestick

koupenaua

n neck, back of neck

lavanu

n loop knot

magmaga

n scorpion

mahmata ~ matmata

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n face

majaruti

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n fig

manini

Acanthurus triostegus http://fishbase.org/summary/Acanthurus-triostegus.html
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[manini] n. Convict Surgeonfish, Convict Tang

Example: Photo by Philippe Bourjon / Fishbase, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

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

matatui

n swarm or school of fish

maunu

n bait

moko hliki

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[moko hliki] A type of small, brown and black skink.

moriga

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n gift

mutu tanei

Kyphosus cinerascens http://fishbase.org/summary/Kyphosus-cinerascens.html
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[mutu tanei] n. Blue Sea Chub, Snubnose Chub, Topsail Drummer

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

nafune

n old woman

nagavai

n stream, water channel

Namuji

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[namuji] n. village of Futuna

narimesa

n vine used for making twine

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.

nauoua

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[newawa] n veins, arteries, tendons

nauoua, uaua

n entrails, tendons, sinew, blood vessels

nofune

n old woman, wife

nonu

n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5225)

Example: The fruits are used as a medicine. For any generalized sickness in the body, collect a handful or two of ripe fruits, put them in a bottle with water, allow this to ferment for 5 days, and drink liquid 3x day before meals. For swellings on the body, heat the leaves over a fire and rub on the affected area 1x daily for as long as needed, when the swelling goes away. The stems of this tree are good for house posts as they last a long time. The leaves can be used to cover lap=lap when cooking. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

oa

[o’a] banyan tree

pakora

n wound, sore

para

adj spoiled, rotten, overripe

Parapu

Parapu
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[parapu] n. wind from the west towards Fafakaraua

pau

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n edible white fruit

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 vermiculatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Siganus-vermiculatus.html
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[ba:wa] n. Vermiculated Spinefoot, Vermiculate Rabbitfish

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

pelu

notch

poja rima tusi

n index finger

poja vae louiariri

n middle toe

raimutu

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n neice, nephew, son-in-law, daughter-in-law (referring to the relative of a man)

ramarari

Carangoides fulvoguttatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Carangoides-fulvoguttatus.html
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[ramarari] n. Yellowspotted Trevally, Turrum

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raukutu

n occiput, depression at base of skull

safe

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n brother-in-law, male cross cousin

sasua

Plectorhinchus albovittatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Plectorhinchus-albovittatus.html
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[sasua] n. Two-Striped Sweetlips, Giant Sweetlips

Example: Photo by Ross D. Robertson / Shorefishes of the Neotropics, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

tafetiata

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[tafetiata] n daybreak

takamurirai

Photo by dagendresen / iNaturalist, License: CC0. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5262)

Example: Photo by dagendresen / iNaturalist, License: CC0. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

Tamtautu

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[tamtautu] n. village of Futuna

tarakisi jino

Neoniphon opercularis http://fishbase.org/summary/Neoniphon-opercularis.html
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[tarakisi ʃinou] n. Blackfin Squirrelfish

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tarakisi jino

Neoniphon sammara http://fishbase.org/summary/Neoniphon-sammara.html
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[tarakisi ʃinou] n. Samarra Squirrelfish, Spotfin Squirrelfish

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

tatangatai futuna

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n Futuna man

tauga lekaleka

n uvula

tjipe

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[tʃipe] n navel, belly button

toto

Bodianus loxozonus http://fishbase.org/summary/Bodianus-loxozonus.html
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[toto] n. Blackfin Hogfish

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toto

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n blood

toto

Bodianus mesothorax http://fishbase.org/summary/Bodianus-mesothorax.html
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[toto] n. Splitlevel Hogfish, Blackbelt Hogfish

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tuamata

n upper eyelid

uipini

Caranx ignobilis http://fishbase.org/summary/Caranx-ignobilis.html
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[wibini] n. Giant Trevally

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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.

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.