buruga
fagarupe
n
that part of canoe covered by pandanus root in joining the upper section to the main hull
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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fakatangigata
n.
type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5228)
Example: Photo by raboul / iNaturalist, License: CC-BY-NC. This plant can "call the snake." Hold the leaf between 2 fingers and pull down along the length of the leaf--it sounds like a snake so the snake comes. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))
Scientific name: Dianella ensifolia
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firoa
foia
v
to peel or skin something
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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gatara kosi
gatara kosi
gatara kosi
hpono
n
wrapper, cover, stopper; penis sheath
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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iriri
jito
kape
karupaua
n
pudding with coconut stirred into it
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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katea
n
forward portion of canoe hull
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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kato iotea
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[kato iotea]
A type of traditional woven bag.
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
Speaker: Anselon Seru
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kaufakawara
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[kaufaghawara]
A house component: series of long, horizontal beams.
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
Speaker: Anselon Seru
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kaumagirasi
n.
Tree to 20 m, dbh 4 cm. (collection: Michael J. Balick #5218)
Example: The thin stems of this plant are used to make a fishing rod. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))
Scientific name: Bambusa vulgaris
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koka
n.
type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5231)
Example: The stem of this tree is good for making house posts as well as used for firewood. The leaves are also used as plates for holding food. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))
Scientific name: Macaranga tanarius
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liko
liko
mafe
mahmaji
marino
moiau
moropake
n.
type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5234)
Example: (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74), Samuel Seru (male, 31))
Scientific name: Pittosporum aneityense
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napuk
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[napuk]
n.
type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5050)
Example: Used to build fences or pens around houses.
Scientific name: Jatropha curcas, Speaker: Ausdin Jackson
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oromea
pakopako
n
drinkable green coconut
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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para
adj
spoiled, rotten, overripe
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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paragi
paru maru
paua
piliga
pula
somfoyaka
suku
takirai
n.
type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5229)
Example: The stems of this tree are very good for making house posts. The wood from the tree is good for firewood. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))
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Tokorau Tu
uorukago marari
Urifafa
Uritoga Fine
vetei
vetei
vetei