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ajiga

n the activity of spearing fish

alokave feke

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n octopus tentacles

ama

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[ama] Outrigger of canoe, shorter name.

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aru

n short upright sticks which brace and plug interior canoe wall

bukusi

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[bukusi] a type of fish

etega

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

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fakainina

n anger

fakamiji

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n a spider which causes dreams

fakamiji

v to cause to dream

fanauga

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n kinsmen, relatives, family

fatukamasi

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n kidney

favaka

n wood planks, prepared lumber

feiuru

n hair

ferfero ~ fefero

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adj yellow

fetu

n stone

fetuanake

n peacemaker

firoa

Lethrinus obsoletus http://fishbase.org/summary/Lethrinus-obsoletus.html
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[ɸiroa] n. Orange-Striped Emperor

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

foia

v to peel or skin something

foiragi

interjection a call to the clouds to rain

fuafa

n fruiting season

fuepuga

n chicken with a crown the color of which contrasts with the other head feathers

fugou

n your child’s spouse

gaja mata

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n eyelid

garu

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n wave, breaker

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

heimata

n eye

hfine

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n woman

hkio

adj exceedingly small

hma

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n dry

hnofoga

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[hnofoŋa] n dwelling

hpane

n grater

htea

adj white, bright, light

inae

n womb

iro

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n maggots

itatafu

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[itatafu] The name for the top part of the island. It is flat and good for growing different kinds of taro.

ivi kaunalesi

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[ivi kaunalesi] n collarbone

jijifi

Platax boersii http://fishbase.org/summary/Platax-boersii.html
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[ʃiʃiɸi] n. Golden Spadefish

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

jineivae, jinovae

n calf of leg

jito

Carangoides chrysophrys http://fishbase.org/summary/Carangoides-chrysophrys.html
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[ʃito] n. Longnose Trevally

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

kamakama

kamakama
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n crab sp.

kamkufatu

n crab sp.

kanamo

n pool of water

kane

n beater for drum

kanouri

n flesh

kasi

Katsuwonus pelamis http://fishbase.org/summary/Katsuwonus-pelamis.html
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[kasi] n. Skipjack Tuna

(Bislama) Skipjack

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

kaujia

n bladder

kava

n sakau, kava

Keam

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[keam] n. Aneityum island

keire

n sweet potato sp.

Kiamo

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n Aneityum Island

kiato

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n outrigger rods

koka sore

n tree sp.

koupa

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[koupa] A fence made of small sticks.

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

liko

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

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

mago

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[maŋo] n. Shark

maki

n sickness

manuava

n penis

mata poto

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[mata poto] A type of shell. Possibly genus Vasum.

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

matjikorima

n finger

meifi

n blowhole in rock

moa

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n birds (edible)

moko bula

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

mori ~ hmori

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[hmori] n prayer

muri foe

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n canoe paddle

naiki

n. Herb to 1 m, leaves reddish colored. (collection: Michael J. Balick #5212)

Example: When a person has a stomach ache, take 5-6 leaves, squeeze them in a cup of water and drink. Said to be good to drink this for general sickness. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

namase

n a native cabbage

namkaka

n fiber, coconut fiber

napula

n pipe, flute; musical instrument

nasara

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[nahsara] n day before yesterday

nasijau

Houseposts, strong wood lasts 7-8 years in the ground. Use the small wood to make a bow and arrow as well as when it is young and straight to make a spear handle. The young wood is flexible and is used to make the circular part of a flying fish net.
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[nasijau] n. small tree, 3 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4150)

Example: Houseposts, strong wood lasts 7-8 years in the ground. Use the small wood to make a bow and arrow as well as when it is young and straight to make a spear handle. The young wood is flexible and is used to make the circular part of a flying fish net.

nasitau

This plant is a good source offirewood, as it burns a long time; a large log can burn for days.
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[nasitau] n. well branched tree, 7 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4181)

Example: This plant is a good source offirewood, as it burns a long time; a large log can burn for days.

nawo

This plant is used for firewood. It is hard and burns well.
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[nawoʔ] n. well branched tree, 8 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4187)

Example: This plant is used for firewood. It is hard and burns well.

nisori

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[nisouri] A traditional broom

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nofune

n old woman, wife

nopogi

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n day, season

ntarai

n thorn

oge

n hunger

pa

n mushroom, fungus

paika

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[baika] n. type of shell

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panpaniga

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n marriage agreement ceremony

parafara

n tree fern

paua

Siganus spinus http://fishbase.org/summary/Siganus-spinus.html
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[ba:wa] n. Little Spinefoot, Scribbled Rabbitfish

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

peau

whitecaps, ocean swell

poja rima tama

n little

pusi

Pavetta opulina
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[pusi] n. small tree, 2.5 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4179)

raimutu

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n neice, nephew, son-in-law, daughter-in-law (referring to the relative of a man)

Rakao Roa

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n cliff in Futuna

rakauriki

n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5245)

Example: The stem is used to make house posts as well as burned for firewood. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

raukimato

n inner corner of eye

sasua

Plectorhinchus lessonii http://fishbase.org/summary/Plectorhinchus-lessonii.html
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[sasua] n. Lesson’s Thicklip, Striped Sweetlips

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

sili

Photo by raphaelsandro / iNaturalist, License: CC-BY-NC. The leaves of this plant are said to be a good local cabbage, cooked in soup and other foods. The fruits are used to spice food, giving it a hot taste. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

n. Herb to 50 cm. (collection: Michael J. Balick #5216)

Example: Photo by raphaelsandro / iNaturalist, License: CC-BY-NC. The leaves of this plant are said to be a good local cabbage, cooked in soup and other foods. The fruits are used to spice food, giving it a hot taste. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))

Soata

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n Yesur volcano, Tanna

soni

n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5274)

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

Sukeamu

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[sukeamu] n. village of Futuna

tjoku feava i Severaro

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my bay is Severaro

toro faru

Wood used to make bows. The wood can be used to make house posts, but do not last long, perhaps 1-2 years.
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[toro ɸaru] n. well branched tree, 4 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4155)

Example: Wood used to make bows. The wood can be used to make house posts, but do not last long, perhaps 1-2 years.

toto

Bodianus loxozonus http://fishbase.org/summary/Bodianus-loxozonus.html
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[toto] n. Blackfin Hogfish

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

turu turu

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[turu turu] A house component: small vertical beams supporting the A-shaped section of the house.

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

uorukago

Euthynnus affinis http://fishbase.org/summary/Euthynnus-affinis.html
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[warukaŋo] n. Kawakawa

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

wowofine

n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5244)

Example: Ancient people were said to use this vine to decorate their heads during the Kastom dance. If people decorate their heads with this vine today, they say that the vine is from the God of Matchichiki, Futina and if one wears it, people will know that the person is from Futuna--a form of identity. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))