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eture
[eture] n. Yellowtail Scad
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
bookmarkfakamoa
n first yam of the year to be eaten
bookmarkfakaog
n feast for paying those who have cut or dug a canoe
bookmarkfapa
n a feast by two parties, a meeting
bookmarkfatakanu
n charm worn for the dead
bookmarkfau
[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.
bookmarkforauga
n trip, voyage
bookmarkfou uru
v to fashion one’s hair in the traditional manner for men involving braiding and ties
bookmarkgaito
n. Tree to 5 m. (collection: Michael J. Balick #5215)
Example: The stems of this plant are good for firewood and house posts (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))
bookmarkgasau
n reed, wild cane
bookmarkgataftafe
n river bed, swamp
bookmarkgeji
n forbidden food that cannot be touched directly
bookmarkhgaro
n molars, bicuspids
bookmarkhkai
n story, tale, legend
bookmarkhma
[hma] n. Epaulette Surgeonfish, Blackstreak Surgeonfish, Eyeline Surgeonfish
Example: Photo by Mark Rosenstein / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
bookmarkivi taku
n pelvis
bookmarkjito iala
[ʃitou jala] n. Chocolate Surgeonfish, Mimic Surgeonfish
Example: Photo by Erik Schlogl / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
bookmarkkairavaru
n long club with one root at head
bookmarkkamkufatu
n crab sp.
bookmarkkanai
[kanai] n. Fringelip Mullet, Wartylip Mullet
Example: Photo by Jeffrey T. Williams / Smithsonian Institution, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
bookmarkkasai
n shed
bookmarkkeire
n sweet potato sp.
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kofu
n dew, mist, fog
bookmarkkoka sore
n tree sp.
bookmarkkovkavatua
lape
n vagina
bookmarkmahavai
n aunt
bookmarkmaka
n sling
bookmarkmakara
n field, plain, pasture, meadow
bookmarkmarino
[marinou] n. Dark-Banded Fusilier, Neon Fusilier
Example: Photo by Ian Shaw / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
bookmarkmarino
[marinou] n. Marr’s Fusilier, Twinstripe Fusilier
Example: Photo by Lesley Clements / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
bookmarkmasaga
n twins, pair
bookmarkmatagi
n wind
bookmarkmouga
n hill
bookmarknaruru
ndara ja papakaifi
nilo
n rope
bookmarknofune
n old woman, wife
bookmarknonu
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))
bookmarknta
n cluster of bananas
bookmarkora
n hill, mountain
bookmarkpa
n mushroom, fungus
bookmarkparu kapau
[baru kapau] n. Saddle-Back Snapper
(Bislama) Kusaka Brim
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
bookmarkparu kasi
[baru kasi] n. Amberjack, Greater Amberjack
(Bislama) Amba Jack
Example: Photo by Mark Fletcher / Fisheries Australia, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
bookmarkparurai
[parurai] n. Common Dolphinfish, Mahi Mahi
(Bislama) Mahi Mahi
Example: Photo by Alex Kerstitch / Shorefishes of the Eastern Tropical Pacific, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
bookmarkpaua
[ba:wa] n. Dusky Rabbitfish
Example: Photo by Kathleen Kresner-Reyes / Fishbase, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
bookmarkpaua
[ba:wa] n. Goldspotted Spinefoot, Gold-Spotted Rabbitfish
Example: Photo by Mark Rosenstein / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
bookmarkpaua
[ba:wa] n. Vermiculated Spinefoot, Vermiculate Rabbitfish
Example: Photo by Rick Winterbottom / FishWise Professional, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
bookmarkpaumu
forelegs
bookmarkpekau
shoulder
bookmarkraukutu
n occiput, depression at base of skull
bookmarkrawai
roi
[roi] n. Bluelined Hind, Bluelined Grouper
Example: Photo by Amada44 / Wikimedia Commons, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
bookmarkrufau
[ruɸau] n. Island Trevally
Example: Photo by Ian Shaw / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
bookmarktapatu
[tapatu] n. Great Barracuda
(Bislama) Barracuda
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
bookmarktarakisi
[tarakisi] n. Threespot Squirrelfish, Horned Squirrelfish
Example: Photo by Mark Rosenstein / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
bookmarktoi
n. Tree to 15 m, dbh 20 cm. (collection: Michael J. Balick #5217)
Example: The stems of this tree are good for timber that is used for house posts. The stems can also be burned for firewood. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))
bookmarktoji
[doʃi] n. Dusky Parrotfish, Swarthy Parrotfish
Example: Photo by J. E. Randall, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
bookmarktopatu
toto
[toto] n. Blackfin Hogfish
Example: Photo by Ian Shaw / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
bookmarktuamata
n upper eyelid
bookmarktuhmakei
n. Herb to 1.0 m. (collection: Michael J. Balick #5210)
Example: Name means "strong." This is a plant used to make the children strong, as implied by the local name. For children who are 1-3 years old, take a small branch of Tuhmakei, heat over a fire, and rub on the child’s knees, elbows, and ankles 1x daily for 5 days. Each day use another branch and hang it in a tree such as a coconut where the wind can go through it. this will make the child very strong and be able to walk well. Also used by older men, go give them virility. Take 6 leaves and boil in water 1x daily, drink the liquid and toss the leaves away. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))
bookmarkvejigario
n throat
bookmarkvetei
[ʋetei] n. Dash-And-Dot Goatfish
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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