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ajiga

n the activity of spearing fish

ataua

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[doua] n arrowroot

bai

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[bai] Pile of stones used to mark boundaries.

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

eigo

n name

fajiavagavae

n back of knee

fakar woro

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[fakar woro] n slope

fakau sore

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[ɸakau sore] Said to be the oldest tree on the island, the first tree. It grows slowly and grows nowhere else. Cutting this tree is not allowed.

fana

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[ɸana] A person with one parent from each moiety.

Fana

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n mixed descent group

Fanau Fatu

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n an early European name for Futuna

fanauga

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n kinsmen, relatives, family

fatukamasi

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n kidney

feitama

a the flowers of reeds, breadfruit, and chestnuts

feituna

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[feituna] n buttocks, bottom

feniepuku

n arrow (for a bird)

filama

n stick for fixing fire into canoe

fitu

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num 7, seven

foiragi

interjection a call to the clouds to rain

fonu

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n sacred sea turtle that is not eaten or killed

fora

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n whale

fujitoma

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n kind of banana

funa

n central stalk of a plant or fruit

gaipu

n arm band, bracelet

gaja eipu

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[ŋaʃa ipu] n skull

gamotu

n forest, bush

ganea

n pot, cauldron, utensil

gausau

n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5226)

Example: The stems of this grass are tied together and woven to make the wall of a traditional house. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

hge

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n a cough

hloi

n food prepared with coconut milk

hta

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[tʰa] The can used to bail water out of the canoe.

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

hto

n roots

hua

n fruit

hva

n sound, voice, noise

ika maru

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

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

ira

n freckle, discoloration

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.

jinisa

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greeting Goodbye

jito

Ctenochaetus striatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Ctenochaetus-striatus.html
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[ʃitou] n. Striated Surgeonfish, Lined Bristletooth

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

kaji puri vae

n ankle

kamkufatu

n common herbaceous flowering plant, Strachytarpheta urticaefolia

kamoni

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[kamoni] A vine with yellow flowers that grows on the beach. Tied to the Popokiga fishing song.

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

karaka

n a fruit tree which bears a small fruit with a single seed

kasikia

n twirl stick or club as in some dances

katokato

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n dragonfly

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.

Kiamo

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n Aneityum Island

kiliuini

n reed fence

kimo

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n rat

ko uorukago

Makaira mazara http://fishbase.org/summary/Makaira-mazara.html
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[kou warukaŋou] n. Blue Marlin

(Bislama) Blue Marlin

Example: Photo by CAFS, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via FishBase

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

kofeinnai

n pudendeum

kofu

n dew, mist, fog

kona

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[kona] adj. sour

kuganai

n bay

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

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

mafe

Conger cinereus http://fishbase.org/summary/Conger-cinereus.html
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[maɸei] n. Longfin African Conger, Moustache Conger, Blacklip Conger

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

magarae

n brow, forehead

mahmaji

Naso brachycentron http://fishbase.org/summary/Naso-brachycentron.html
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[mahmaʃi] n. Humpback Unicornfish

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

makara

n field, plain, pasture, meadow

mamauru

n crown of skull, tuft of hair

marari sega

Caranx papuensis http://fishbase.org/summary/Caranx-papuensis.html
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[marariseŋa] n. Brassy Trevally

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

matataro

n wrist

moko bula

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[moko bula] A type of orange and blue lizard.

mori ~ hmori

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[hmori] n prayer

morua

n place where the sun sets

nakunari

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[nakunari] n traditional cure, medicine

namkaka

n fiber, coconut fiber

Napau

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[napau] n. village of Futuna

naunafi

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n fish scales

nauoua

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[newawa] n veins, arteries, tendons

Nokoruai

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n hill near Pau and Sinou, Futuna

nomomoa

n skin of young banana fruit

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))

pakasi

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[pakasi] pig

papa

n walls of wild cane or coconut frond thatch

Parapu Uri

Parapu Uri
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[parapu uri] n. wind from the southwest towards Nakiroa/Sukeamu

parurai

Coryphaena hippurus http://fishbase.org/summary/Coryphaena-hippurus.html
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[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

paua

Siganus puellus http://fishbase.org/summary/Siganus-puellus.html
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[ba:wa] n. Masked Spinefoot, Masked Rabbitfish

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

pili

n loins, thigh

poja rima tama

n little

poja rima tasi

n index finger

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))

poruku

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[porugu] General name for any canoe.

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n brother-in-law, male cross cousin

sakiri

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[sakiri] general term for swear words, formal

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

sinu

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[sinu] Fourth verse of Popokiga, a fishing song

Tamtautu Sore

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[tamtautu sore] n. village of Futuna

tangata

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n husband, man

tapatu vai

Sphyraena obtusata http://fishbase.org/summary/Sphyraena-obtusata.html
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[tapatu ʋai] n. Yellowtail Barracuda

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tapeia

Gymnothorax javanicus http://fishbase.org/summary/Gymnothorax-javanicus.html
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[tapeja] n. Giant Moray

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

tapogakere

n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5220)

Example: The stems of this plant are used for house posts. They are said to be very hard and last "forever." (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

tatangatai futuna

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n Futuna man

Tokorau Tu

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

totoama

Strongylura incisa http://fishbase.org/summary/Strongylura-incisa.html
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[toto’ama] n. Reef Needlefish, Reef Longtom

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

turi poja rima

n knuckles

tuta

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[tuta] An old form of canoe in which two tawai are joined together.

umue umue

Naso caesius http://fishbase.org/summary/Naso-caesius.html
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[umwe umwe] n. Gray Unicornfish, Silverblotched Unicornfish

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

Uritoga

Uritoga
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[uritoga] n. wind from the southwest towards Ivei