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arigawagawa

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[arigawagawa] A refreshment consumed after a fishing expedition or other hard labor.

bukusi

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[bukusi] a type of fish

Eronan

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n variant name for Futuna

faka

n spathe of coconut

fakatangigata

Photo by raboul / iNaturalist, License: CC-BY-NC. This plant can "call the snake." Hold the leaf between 2 fingers and pull down along the length of the leaf--it sounds like a snake so the snake comes. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5228)

Example: Photo by raboul / iNaturalist, License: CC-BY-NC. This plant can "call the snake." Hold the leaf between 2 fingers and pull down along the length of the leaf--it sounds like a snake so the snake comes. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

fana

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n mediator

fatoto

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n outrigger pins

feirau

n circle of people

feitatau

n exchange of food between two or a few people

feiuru

n hair

fetuafogo

n shooting contest

firoa

Lethrinus obsoletus http://fishbase.org/summary/Lethrinus-obsoletus.html
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[ɸiroa] n. Orange-Striped Emperor

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

foi rakau

n a killing stick (black)

fojinai

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[foʃinai] n womb

fonu

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n sacred sea turtle that is not eaten or killed

fonufonu

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n kind of beetle

foromaga

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n vocal cords

fotakoto

v to fish from land or reef

fuepuga

n chicken with a crown the color of which contrasts with the other head feathers

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.

furumoa

n fishing lure

ganea

n pot, cauldron, utensil

gasau

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[ŋasau] wild cane

gatara

Epinephelus chlorostigma http://fishbase.org/summary/Epinephelus-chlorostigma.html
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[ŋatara] n. Brownspotted Grouper

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

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

Gauta

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[gauta] n. Tanna island

hamakala

n village green

hkafiga

n cooking, preparation of food

hnunafi

v to scale fish

htamai

v to be born

htao

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[tʰao] n Saturday

ianenea

for, because

Ibau

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n new form of Pau, a village in Futuna

jigamotu

The below ground portion of the stem is used to bake in an earth oven and eat. It has a sugary taste.
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[ʃiŋamotu] n. tree, 2.5 to 4 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4180)

Example: The below ground portion of the stem is used to bake in an earth oven and eat. It has a sugary taste.

jira

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[ʃiɾa] v to sail?

jito

Gnathanodon speciosus http://fishbase.org/summary/Gnathanodon-speciosus.html
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[ʃitou] n. Golden Trevally

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

jito iala

Acanthurus pyroferus http://fishbase.org/summary/Acanthurus-pyroferus.html
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[ʃitou jala] n. Chocolate Surgeonfish, Mimic Surgeonfish

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

kamoni tai

Canavalia
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[kamoni tai] n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5058)

kanouri

n flesh

kanov vaka

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[kanoʋ ʋaka] Middle, upper section of canoe which joins the front and back sections.

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

karukaru

n salt, sea salt

kasifa

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n a coral; coral reef that shows at low tide

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

kaupa

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n fence

kauraku

The stems of this plant are used as firewood. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5271)

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

kaurounu

Tylosurus crocodilus crocodilus http://fishbase.org/summary/Tylosurus-crocodilus-crocodilus.html
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[kaurounu] n. Hound Needlefish, Crocodile Longtom

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

kiato

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[kiato] The beams connecting the main canoe to the outrigger.

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

kofeinnai

n pudendeum

kohkofe

n native cabbage

koia

v to husk coconuts

koro

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n fence

kurapo

Lethrinus genivittatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Lethrinus-genivittatus.html
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[kurapou] n. Longspine Emperor

Example: Photo by Museum of New Zealand / Te Papa Tongarewa, License: CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

kurapo

Lethrinus atkinsoni http://fishbase.org/summary/Lethrinus-atkinsoni.html
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[kurapou] n. Pacific Yellowtail Emperor

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

mafe

Gymnothorax flavimarginatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Gymnothorax-flavimarginatus.html
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[maɸei] n. Yellow-Edged Moray

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

marari sega

Carangoides bajad http://fishbase.org/summary/Carangoides-bajad.html
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[marariseŋa] n. Orangespotted Trevally

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

masi

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n bark cloth

matavai

n spring of water

mate

n death, unconsciousness

matoka

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n coral reef

matua

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[matua] the planting season

misa

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[misa] n low tide

moiau

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

Example: Photo by Mark Shepherd / Lizard Island Research Station, 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

momoramaga

n evening star

mtagi

n wind

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))

nalolo

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n frigate bird

napanisila

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n kind of banana

napuk

Used to build fences or pens around houses.
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[napuk] n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5050)

Example: Used to build fences or pens around houses.

nasivari

nasivari
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n grave

nifou ura

Birds eat fruits and the hunters know this, so they hunt nearby.
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[niɸou ura] n. liana climbing into canopy 5 m above the ground, growing in dense forest. fruits green to dark purple. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4188)

Example: Birds eat fruits and the hunters know this, so they hunt nearby.

nisori

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[nisouri] A traditional broom

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

no ami

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

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

nohkano

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n spirit

oa

[o’a] banyan tree

otea

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[otea] n midday

paea

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n stone fence

pakao fare

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[pakao ɸare] A house component: frame.

pakeifa niu

n stem of coconut fruit

papakaifi

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[papakaiɸi] fish part: pectoral fin

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

paru jigou

Pristipomoides filamentosus http://fishbase.org/summary/Pristipomoides-filamentosus.html
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[baru ʃiŋou] n. Crimson Jobfish, Rosy Snapper

(Bislama) Braon Poulet

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

pehpeka ~ tapehepeka

shallows

porogeisu, purogeisu

n nostril

pua

n back

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

rai

Scomberoides lysan http://fishbase.org/summary/Scomberoides-lysan.html
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[rai] n. Doublespotted Queenfish

Example: Photo by Jeffrey T. Williams / Smithsonian Institution, License: CC BY-SA 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

sapratou

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[sapratou] A song sung while waiting for food in earth oven to cook, using rocks as rhythm.

sasua

Plectorhinchus lessonii http://fishbase.org/summary/Plectorhinchus-lessonii.html
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[sasua] n. Lesson’s Thicklip, Striped Sweetlips

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

sia

Priacanthus blochii http://fishbase.org/summary/Priacanthus-blochii.html
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[sija] n. Paeony Bullseye, Bloch’s Bigeye

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

Sorenau

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n big rocks overlooking Mouga, Futuna

sukale

Todiramphus
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[sukale] Kingfisher

Example: Photo by Bryan Harry / National Park Service; License: Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons

Tagajariri

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n homesite in Futuna

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

Tokorau Tu

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

turi poja rima

n knuckles

uorukago fufuru

Thunnus albacares http://fishbase.org/summary/Thunnus-albacares.html
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[warukaŋou ɸuɸuru] n. Yellowfin Tuna

(Bislama) Yellofin Tuna

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

wowofine

n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5244)

Example: Ancient people were said to use this vine to decorate their heads during the Kastom dance. If people decorate their heads with this vine today, they say that the vine is from the God of Matchichiki, Futina and if one wears it, people will know that the person is from Futuna--a form of identity. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

Yanarua

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n new form of Anarua, a beach on the north side of Futuna