ariri
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[ariri]
A type of shell. Possibly family Turbinidae.
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
Speaker: Anselon Seru
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fakamijimiji
v
to dream continuously of one thing
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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firoa
firoa
firoa
firoa
foi rakau
n
a killing stick (black)
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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funa
n
central stalk of a plant or fruit
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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gaito
n.
Tree to 5 m. (collection: Michael J. Balick #5215)
Example: The stems of this plant are good for firewood and house posts (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))
Scientific name: Melochia odorata
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garakau
n
shrubs and herbaceous plants; small plant life
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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hpono
n
wrapper, cover, stopper; penis sheath
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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ika maru
jijifi
jito
kato vaka
n
basket with two cornered base
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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Kavimeta
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[kawiameta]
One of the two moieties on Futuna island. The population of each village is divided between the two moieties.
Speaker: Nigel Nesua
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kiriragutu
kuli
maji ra hgu
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[maʃi ra hŋu]
n.
small tree, 3 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4153)
Example: A Y-branch (forked wood) to make a slingshot, and also to make an arrowhead for an arrow to shoot bird.
Scientific name: Tabernaemontana, Speaker: Takaronga Kuautonga
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marino
melomelo
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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nahnatua
n
coconut and banana pudding
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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naruru
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[naruru]
The name of a place on Futuna island which is good for planting banana and mango.
Speaker: Nigasau Misikofo
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nasijau
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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.
Scientific name: Croton insularis, Speaker: Takaronga Kuautonga
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nasitau
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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.
Scientific name: Ficus adenosperma, Speaker: Takaroga Kuautonga
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ndara ja papakaifi
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[ndara ja papakaiɸi]
fish part: pelvic fin
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
Speaker: Anselon Seru
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nifo
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))
Scientific name: Morinda citrifolia
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paua
paua
ramarari
rawai
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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
Speaker: Anselon Seru
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Retu Arari
rube
sasua
sia
sia
suku
sumfo iaka
tatoafa
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[tatoafa]
The name for a desert-like area on Vanuatu with lots of rocks and wild canes. Is still used for cultivating some crops.
Speaker: Nigasau Misikofo
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tonu
vetei