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amtakinaga

n crowd, group of people

ataua

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[doua] n arrowroot

bai

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[bai] Pile of stones used to mark boundaries.

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fa

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num 4, four

fafa awaka

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[fafa awaka] The inside walls of the canoe.

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fakamiji

v to cause to dream

fakana

n 1. possessions, supplies, 2. a child’s penis

fatoto

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[ɸatoto] Wooden pegs around outrigger beam keeping it in place.

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

fatukara

n marble

fatukuru

n kidney

feke

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n octopus

fesaotapu

n insult

fine ~ hfine

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n woman, girl; female; wife

firoa

Gymnocranius microdon http://fishbase.org/summary/Gymnocranius-microdon.html
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[ɸiroa] n. Blue-Spotted Large-Eye Bream

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

fofau

n adze

foruku

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n small canoe

foyaka

Photo by jcorrie / iNaturalist, License: CC-BY-NC. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5259)

Example: Photo by jcorrie / iNaturalist, License: CC-BY-NC. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

fujiatara

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v to put up a sail

gafare

n grass

gatara

Epinephelus areolatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Epinephelus-areolatus.html
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[ŋatara] n. Areolate Grouper

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

geji

n forbidden food that cannot be touched directly

gojia

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[ŋoʃia] The technique of fastening the leaves used for a house’s thatching.

hgavava

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n intestines

hkanonea

adj naked

honu

n turtle

htamai

v to be born

hutoi

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v to roast

ika maru

Scarus forsteni http://fishbase.org/summary/Scarus-forsteni.html
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[ika maru] n. Forsten’s Parrotfish, Bluepatch Parrotfish

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

inai

n womb

kapekanu

Lutjanus kasmira http://fishbase.org/summary/Lutjanus-kasmira.html
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[kapekanu] n. Common Bluestripe Snapper

Example: Photo by Lyle Vail / Lizard Island Research Station, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

kapekanu

Lutjanus malabaricus http://fishbase.org/summary/Lutjanus-malabaricus.html
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[kapekanu] 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

karaka

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

kareka

v hiccough, burp

karoa

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n necklace

kato

small woven bag

katokato

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n dragonfly

kave

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n sibling or parallel cousin of opposite sex (of woman)

keripoga

n a feast

Kiamo

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n Aneityum Island

kimo

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n rat

kohi

n anus, buttocks, backside

koho, koi

n anus, buttocks

kouhmara

Unspecified medicinal use.
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[kouhmara] n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5057)

Example: Unspecified medicinal use.

lama

n torch

liko

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

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

loto

n car, truck

magmaga

n scorpion

majaruti

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n fig

majijiki

n legendary hero

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

matuku

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n blue heron

melomelo

Epinephelus fasciatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Epinephelus-fasciatus.html
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[melomelo] n. Blacktip Grouper

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

melomelo

Cephalopholis sonnerati http://fishbase.org/summary/Cephalopholis-sonnerati.html
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[melomelo] n. Tomato Hind, Tomato Grouper

Example: Photo by Ian V. Shaw / ALA, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

mimi

n urine (profane)

mori

n tree sp. with inedible spherical fruit

moropake

n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5234)

Example: (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74), Samuel Seru (male, 31))

mu

Monotaxis heterodon http://fishbase.org/summary/Monotaxis-heterodon.html
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[mu] n. Redfin Bream

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

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))

nagavai

n stream, water channel

naikiamotu

n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5260)

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

Namsaroi

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n big rock at Sinou, Futuna

namuriri

n mint plant

ngai

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n almond

nifo

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n tooth

niok

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n manioc, cassava

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))

nopogi tapu

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n Sunday

Oneone

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[oneone] n. village of Futuna

pa

n mushroom, fungus

pakau

n mastoid process

pakau muro

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

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

paru kasi

Seriola dumerili http://fishbase.org/summary/Seriola-dumerili.html
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[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

pau

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n edible white fruit

pekau

shoulder

Pentoro

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n homesite in Futuna

poja rima

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[poʃo rima] n fingers

poja rima louiariri

[poʃo rima lowiariri] n middle 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))

puasa

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n great grandparent

rawai

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[rawai] Middle, upper section of canoe which joins the front and back sections.

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

Retu Arari

Retu Arari
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[retu arari] n. wind form the northeast towards Tafasua

rima

n arm, hand

ronga

Ancient people were said to use this as a fishing line. Strip off the skin (bark) of the stem and place it in the sun to dry. Remove the fiber by stripping it off and weave the fiber into a fishing line. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5230)

Example: Ancient people were said to use this as a fishing line. Strip off the skin (bark) of the stem and place it in the sun to dry. Remove the fiber by stripping it off and weave the fiber into a fishing line. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

ruku

Hemigymnus melapterus http://fishbase.org/summary/Hemigymnus-melapterus.html
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[ruku] n. Blackeye Thicklip, Thicklip Wrasse

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

safe

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n brother-in-law, male cross cousin

sasua

Diagramma pictum http://fishbase.org/summary/Diagramma-pictum.html
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[sasua] n. Painted Sweetlips

Example: Photo by Dr. Dwayne Meadows / NOAA, License: Public Domain via Fishes of Australia

Tamtautu

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[tamtautu] n. village of Futuna

tamupuna

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n grandchild

tangata

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n husband, man

Taniuihi

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n stone which causes people to forget, Futuna

tapi toki

Firewood--green wood will light, good for earth oven area. Stems used to make house posts.
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[tapi toki] n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5052)

Example: Firewood--green wood will light, good for earth oven area. Stems used to make house posts.

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))

toga

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n east wind

Toga Tea

Toga Tea
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[toga tea] n. wind from the southeast towards Hteiu

tona reo

n wart

topatu

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[topatu] A house component: type of horizontal beam at the apex of the house.

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

tukuga

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[tukuŋa] Water 50 meters deep.

ulu vaka

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n front part of the canoe

umue umue

Naso hexacanthus http://fishbase.org/summary/Naso-hexacanthus.html
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[umwe umwe] n. Sleek Unicornfish

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

uorukago marari

Gymnosarda unicolor http://fishbase.org/summary/Gymnosarda-unicolor.html
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[warukaŋou marari] n. Dogtooth Tuna

(Bislama) Dogtooth

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