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Amkea Tasi

Amkea Tasi

A Futuna traditional game played with shells, as a show of memory and mathematical ability. Name means "take away one", describing how shells are removed one by one, and the player must recite how many remain in each row.

ara fafare

n village (lit. row of houses)

aruarua

n substitute, duplicate (examples include a person killed in retaliation for another’s death, one of two persons chewing kava, or one who chews kava for others to drink).

au tai

n foam, steam

bo

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[bo] A house component: central vertical beam.

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

buruga

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

ekega

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[ekeŋa] Seats on a canoe.

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

Faka Masaga

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n an inlet of Futuna

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.

fakamiji

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n a spider which causes dreams

fakaog

n feast for paying those who have cut or dug a canoe

fakapuruga

n knot, knob, ring

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

fatoto

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n outrigger pins

fegeitua

v to poison, bewitch, curse

fiai

n shell necklace

firia

n a braid or braided piece of rope

firoa

Lethrinus nebulosus http://fishbase.org/summary/Lethrinus-nebulosus.html
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[ɸiroa] n. Spangled Emperor

Example: Photo by Richard Ling, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

fonutoki

n the brim edge of a vessel

fufuiga

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

fufuru kumkumi

n beard

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

futji

n black banana

garo, hgaro

n jaw, tooth, molar

gatara kosi

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

Example: Photo by Molly Varghese / Fishbase, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

gatara kosi

Epinephelus melanostigma http://fishbase.org/summary/Epinephelus-melanostigma.html
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[ŋatara kosi] n. One-Blotch Grouper

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

girifau

n flax

hnae

n belly

hpane

n grater

hpo

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n morning

ika maru

Scarus rubroviolaceus http://fishbase.org/summary/Scarus-rubroviolaceus.html
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[ika maru] n. Ember Parrotfish, Redlip Parrotfish (Adult)

Example: Photo by Derek Keats, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

ika maru

Scarus dimidiatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Scarus-dimidiatus.html
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[ika maru] n. Yellowbarred Parrotfish

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

kaisira

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n evening star

Kama

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n Aneityum Island

kamoni

n bean

kaniva

n the Milky Way galaxy

kapekanu

Lutjanus lutjanus http://fishbase.org/summary/Lutjanus-lutjanus.html
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[kapekanu] n. Bigeye Snapper

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

karaunea

n buttocks

karea

n shell axe fashioned from the conch shell

katiepia

n long club with roots at head

kau

n reef, rocks

kaupa

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n fence

kaurauniu

n spine

kauroukau

Scarus forsteni http://fishbase.org/summary/Scarus-forsteni.html
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[kauroukau] n. Forsten’s Parrotfish, Bluepatch Parrotfish (Juvenile)

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

Kavimeta

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

kere

n earth, land, soil

kerehpuru

n kind of clay or mud that produces suds when mixed with water

kiato

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[kiato] The beams connecting the main canoe to the outrigger.

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

kolomlome

n tidal wave

kuganai

n bay

kumaua

n sweet potato

liko

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

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

magarafu

n ashes

magmaga

n scorpion

maji ra hgu

A Y-branch (forked wood) to make a slingshot, and also to make an arrowhead for an arrow to shoot bird.
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[maʃi ra hŋu] n. small tree, 3 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4153)

Example: A Y-branch (forked wood) to make a slingshot, and also to make an arrowhead for an arrow to shoot bird.

marae

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n village common

matataro

n wrist

matavai

n spring of water

matjira

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n knife

mavaka

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n stranger, guest

meiro

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n sail made of coconut leaf matting

mimi

n urine (profane)

mo

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n hen

moriga

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n gift

Moriga

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n village in Futuna

mtagi

n wind

muriri

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

n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5261)

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

murukina

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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

mutu

Kyphosus bigibbus http://fishbase.org/summary/Kyphosus-bigibbus.html
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[mutu] n. Brown Chub, Grey Sea Chub, Grey Drummer

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

mutu fine

Kyphosus vaigiensis http://fishbase.org/summary/Kyphosus-vaigiensis.html
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[mutu finei] n. Brassy Chub, Lowfin Drummer

Example: Photo by Biodiversity Institute of Ontario, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

nahnatua

n coconut and banana pudding

nalolo

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n frigate bird

narua

This species is grown as an ornamental around households. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5266)

Example: This species is grown as an ornamental around households. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

nauoua, uaua

n entrails, tendons, sinew, blood vessels

Nokoruai

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n hill near Pau and Sinou, Futuna

nonai

n womb

nosivero

n comet

pahpakaifi

n penis

pakau

n mastoid process

paru popai

Pristipomoides zonatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Pristipomoides-zonatus.html
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[baru popai] n. Oblique-Banded Jobfish, Oblique-Banded Snapper

(Bislama) Yello Stripe Poulet

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

paru pula

Etelis carbunculus http://fishbase.org/summary/Etelis-carbunculus.html
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[baru pula] n. Deep Water Red Snapper, Ruby Snapper

(Bislama) Sottell Red Poulet

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

paru taplenake

Hyporthodus octofasciatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Hyporthodus-octofasciatus.html
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[baru taplenake] n. Eightbar Grouper

(Bislama) Eit Ban Los

Example: Photo by Fish Database of Taiwan, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

paua

Siganus fuscescens http://fishbase.org/summary/Siganus-fuscescens.html
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[ba:wa] n. White-Spotted Spinefoot, White-Spotted Rabbitfish

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

pebar

Plectorhinchus gibbosus http://fishbase.org/summary/Plectorhinchus-gibbosus.html
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[pebar] n. Hairy Hotlips, Blubberlip

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

peipai taro

a small taro, just above the ground

poirima

n top of hand

poro

n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5250)

Example: This is an edible plant. Collect the young leaves, boil them in water, discard the water, and add salt and eat. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

puandabura

Carangoides ferdau http://fishbase.org/summary/Carangoides-ferdau.html
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[pwandabura] n. Blue Trevally

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

pula

Myripristis pralinia http://fishbase.org/summary/Myripristis-pralinia.html
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[pula’] n. Scarlet 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

pumpuni rima

n back of hand

rauai

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n sideboard (of a canoe)

sasua

Plectorhinchus picus http://fishbase.org/summary/Plectorhinchus-picus.html
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[sasua] n. Painted Sweetlip, Dotted Sweetlip

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

Tafonu

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n sacred stone near Mouga, Futuna

toi

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))

toto

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n blood

tu

Chalcophaps indica
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[tu] Emerald Dove

Example: Photo by Jim Bendon, License: CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

uikarapusi

n collarbone

Urifafa

Urifafa
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[urifafa] n. wind from the southwest near Sukeamu/Oneone

Varona

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n new form of Eronan, a variant name for Futuna