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ariki ~ teriki

ariki ~ teriki
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n chief, ruler, God, spirits

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

etega

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[eteŋa] seat in the canoe

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

fajaga

n period of time, point in time

faka

n spathe of coconut

fakatauga

n the plimsoll line on a canoe, that is the level at which the sea should hit the water when it is afloat

fakatjikina

n the end

fakavageina

n betrothal, marriage

Fanau Fatu

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n an early European name for Futuna

Fare Kareka

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n beach in Futuna

faresor

communal kitchen

farigoi

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[ɸariŋoi] Canoe marking which signifies tribe and ownership.

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

fatukamasi

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n kidney

favaka

n wood planks, prepared lumber

feitatau

n exchange of food between two or a few people

fere

adj knotted or snarled (of fishing line)

fesaotapu

n insult

firikiga fatu

n ore, stones

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

foforua

n to dig around and heap earth upon taro

fojia

a to be engaged to be married

fonu tapa

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[ɸonu tapa] A type of shell. Possibly family Nautilidae.

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

fonufonu

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n kind of beetle

futji

n black banana

Futuna

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n Futuna

gasau

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[ŋasau] wild cane

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

gau

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[ŋou] n dew, mist, light rain, snow

gofonu

n tortoise shell

Hgauta

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n Tanna Island

hlaga aika

v to fish using large nets

hma

Acanthurus maculiceps http://fishbase.org/summary/Acanthurus-maculiceps.html
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[hma] n. White-Freckled Surgeonfish, Spotted-Face Surgeonfish

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

hmauta

n inland people

honu

n turtle

ifio

n a native dance

ivi pua

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n spine, backbone

jijifi pakasi

Platax teira http://fishbase.org/summary/Platax-teira.html
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[ʃiʃiɸi bakasi] n. Longfin Batfish

Example: Photo by Dennis Polack / FishWise Professional, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

kafa

n fibrous husk of chestnut or coconut

kalelega

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[kaleleŋa] A hammock.

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

karea

n shell axe fashioned from the conch shell

kasikia

n twirl stick or club as in some dances

kiliuini

n reed fence

kiri kohi

n cheeks of buttocks

kona

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[kona] adj. sour

kuli

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n dog

lohloli

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n sea slug

mahmata

n appearance, likeness, face

maka

n sling

makarae

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n forehead

mako

n fontanelle

mama

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n lungs

marau

Sargocentron tiereoides http://fishbase.org/summary/Sargocentron-tiereoides.html
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[marau] n. Pink Squirrelfish

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

Mari

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n village in Futuna

miji

n a dream

mounu

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n bait for fishing

mu

Monotaxis grandoculis http://fishbase.org/summary/Monotaxis-grandoculis.html
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[mu] n. Humpnose Big-Eye Bream

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

Namruke kona

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[namruke kona] A person with both parents from the moiety Namruke.

napugi

n day

nilo

n rope

nimoro

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n sea slug

niok

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n manioc, cassava

nofune

n old woman, wife

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))

Nukubi

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[nukubi] n. village of Futuna

pakasi

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n pig

pakaunea

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n trousers, pants

pamu

n shoulder

Paramisi

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[paramisi] n. wind from the northwest towards Tamtautu

paru kauroga

Epinephelus morrhua http://fishbase.org/summary/Epinephelus-morrhua.html
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[baru kauroŋa] n. Comet Grouper

(Bislama) Banded Los

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

paua

Siganus punctatissimus http://fishbase.org/summary/Siganus-punctatissimus.html
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[ba:wa] n. Peppered Spinefoot, Fine-Spotted Rabbitfish

Example: Photo by Mark Rosenstein / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-SA 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

poja rima louiariri

[poʃo rima lowiariri] n middle finger

popo

Mature stems are used to make a bow for hunting.
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[popo] n. scandent shrub, growing in canopy gap of dense forest. fruits green to pale red. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4186)

Example: Mature stems are used to make a bow for hunting.

pure fine

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[pure fine] n. generic name for shells ("girls shell")

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

pure tane

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[pure tani] n. generic name for shells ("boys shell")

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

Ramala

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[ramala] n. village of Futuna

Retu Matua

Retu Matua
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[retu matua] n. wind from the north towards Rofatu

rube

Ducula pacifica
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[rube] Pigeon

ruku

Cheilinus trilobatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Cheilinus-trilobatus.html
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[ruku] n. Tripletail Wrasse

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

Saferaro

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[saveraro] The name of a harbor on Futuna island.

Sisait

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n Futuna Village in Port Vila, Vanuatu

sukamata

n lower eyelid

Tagajariri

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n homesite in Futuna

takuku moana

Macolor niger http://fishbase.org/summary/Macolor-niger.html
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[takuku moana] n. Black-and-White Snapper

Example: Photo by dachalan / Flickr, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

Tamtautu Sore

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[tamtautu sore] n. village of Futuna

taufufu

n suture on top of skull

toro

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n sugar cane

toto

Bodianus mesothorax http://fishbase.org/summary/Bodianus-mesothorax.html
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[toto] n. Splitlevel Hogfish, Blackbelt Hogfish

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

toua

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n arrowroot

tuna

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v to cook

ufeitona

n hip

uipini

Caranx lugubris http://fishbase.org/summary/Caranx-lugubris.html
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[wibini] n. Black Jack

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

ukau

n pus

uoguo

n tooth decay

uru vae

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n ankle

vaka manu

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[faka manu] n. fishing float ("canoe bird")

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vava fofare

The vine is used as a rope to ties thing, as it is flexible and strong. Hold the vine over a hot fire then tie it on something while it is still warm. When this vine cools, it is very strong.
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[ʋaʋa ɸoɸare] n. liana climbing in syzygium namoa tree c. 5 m above ground, growing in well developed secondary forest. fruits green to dark purple. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4152)

Example: The vine is used as a rope to ties thing, as it is flexible and strong. Hold the vine over a hot fire then tie it on something while it is still warm. When this vine cools, it is very strong.

Veronan

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n another name for Futuna

watjiri

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[wajiri] n. lightning and thunder