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-akahák

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v/a be daylight, dawning

-akupwɨn

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v 1. precede, go first, go before (particularly when walking); 2. do something first

-arukwerɨg

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v wash one’s hands

-arukwɨpahar

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v intr var. of akwɨpahar

-asasás

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v intr fall, drop (numerous objects)

-árɨgɨn

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v fill, stuff (as tobacco into a pipe), insert (as food into a bamboo section to bake)

akwaku

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n. a type of traditional exchange ceremony

akwéis

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adj. yellow

atia ~ atiai

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v. 1. to grate tubers, 2. treat with traditional medicine by spitting grated or masticated ingredients on the patient’s head

Fanuatu

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Fira

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Port Vila

ganhɨk

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[ganhɨk] my penis

ia-kamaii nikawa

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v I chew kava

iaiaia

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n. lichen

iamnameta

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n. kind of coconut with reddish fibre

ierema se menari

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[jerema se menari] jungle devil

iereme

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n. devil

kapuapen

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n clear sky

kareng reng

Gerres erythrourus http://fishbase.org/summary/Gerres-erythrourus.html
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Deep-bodied silver-biddy

Example: Photo by Rick Winterbottom / FishWise Professional, License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

kaupa

kaupa
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stick wall around garden

khaw khawisel

Photo by John E. Randall, License: CC BY-NC 3.0
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Snubnose dart

Example: Photo by John E. Randall, License: CC BY-NC 3.0

kijirimani

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her brother

kisup

Charonia tritonis https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/121741-Charonia-tritonis

Triton’s Trumpet

Example: Photo by tonydiver / iNaturalist, License: CC-BY-NC via inaturalist.org

konianaker

Epinephelus areolatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Epinephelus-areolatus.html
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Areolate grouper (deep sea)

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

konianaker

Epinephelus fuscoguttatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Epinephelus-fuscoguttatus.html
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Brown-marbled grouper (deep sea)

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

konianaker

Photo by John E. Randall, License: CC BY-NC 3.0
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Red-tipped grouper (deep sea)

Example: Photo by John E. Randall, License: CC BY-NC 3.0

konuwak

Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides http://fishbase.org/summary/Plectorhinchus-chaetodonoides.html
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Harlequin sweetlips, many-spotted sweetlips

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

konuwak arwerew

Cephalopholis sonnerati http://fishbase.org/summary/Cephalopholis-sonnerati.html
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Tomato hind, tomato grouper (deep sea)

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

korkwao tanna

Oceanodroma matsudaira
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Matsudaira’s Storm Petrel

Example: Photo by Tony Morris, License: CC BY-NC 2.0 via Flickr

kouveh

kouveh
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bamboo tongs to pick up hot rocks from earth oven

kwarukwau

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n house component (horizontal poles holding up roof frame)

kwaruviru

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n. kind of banyan tree (var. of ruviru)

kwatawar selug

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n. fishing line

kwatpiavikɨr

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n. kind of sugarcane

kɨmkɨn

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n. pumpkin

(Bislama) kƗmkƗn

mai nakukua

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n. paper

mak inherɨp

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kind of ground dove

makwa pam

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n waning gibbous (moon phase)

mare

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adj ripe (for example, a pineapple or banana)

menu

menu
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chicken

mwɨtikaro

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worm

mɨkɨm

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blue fish

nahua

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n month name (archaic, corresponding to January)

namur

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n. kind of tree

(Bislama) nameli

namwapen

Acanthurus blochii http://fishbase.org/summary/Acanthurus-blochii.html
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Ringtail surgeonfish

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

nanɨn

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n. kind of tree

napa

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n. kind of tree, Alphitonia zizyphoides, bark used as medicine to encourage the growth of pigs

napuepran

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a “female” coconut that only has one fruit on the panicle of the inflorescence

Example: This variety is used for the kastom marriage ceremony, grated with Euodia hortensis and Alpinia purpurata and rubbed on the bride and groom. The significance of this kastom is to ensure that the two people will be truthful to their chief, their parents and their spouse

napui

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coconut

nari aprumun

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wild animal

nasasa

The bark of this tree is used to make a kastom strap, particularly worn in the Toka Dance, where people have different ranks, and the kastom belt of this bark shows a person’s rank.
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n. banyan growing next to house along main path. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3150)

Example: The bark of this tree is used to make a kastom strap, particularly worn in the Toka Dance, where people have different ranks, and the kastom belt of this bark shows a person’s rank.

navahagien

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advice

neapar

This plant is used as an ornamental, and is important to plant on graves. The color signifies a grave.
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[nijæpər] n. sparsely branched shrub, 1.5-2 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3083)

Example: This plant is used as an ornamental, and is important to plant on graves. The color signifies a grave.

nei kamuptei

nei kamuptei
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n. ladder

neiv

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yesterday

nekaritang

Used to trap birds. Cut the stem of this plant and collect the sap. Take a small vine locally known as Nanupi, and roll the vine into a ball, infuse it with white latex which then turns brown, put it in a papaya or banana tree--when a bird comes to feed on the fruit of those trees, it gets stuck to the ball and can’t leave. This is good for harvesting small birds to be eaten.
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[naka̤ri̤təŋ] n. tree, growing in disturbed forest/garden area. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3107)

Example: Used to trap birds. Cut the stem of this plant and collect the sap. Take a small vine locally known as Nanupi, and roll the vine into a ball, infuse it with white latex which then turns brown, put it in a papaya or banana tree--when a bird comes to feed on the fruit of those trees, it gets stuck to the ball and can’t leave. This is good for harvesting small birds to be eaten.

newar

Leaf used to feed pigs--when looking for dried coconuts, gather this. The seeds are edible put them directly on fire and cook for 3-5 minutes.
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5042)

Example: Leaf used to feed pigs--when looking for dried coconuts, gather this. The seeds are edible put them directly on fire and cook for 3-5 minutes.

niar

Wood is hard to make house posts. Stem to make bow for hunting birds, fruit bat.
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5092)

Example: Wood is hard to make house posts. Stem to make bow for hunting birds, fruit bat.

nikriakei

Food: The ripe fruits (yellow or soft green) are consumed. Exudate: The yellow exudate of this plant is used as a light-duty glue.
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n. tree, 15 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3019)

Example: Food: The ripe fruits (yellow or soft green) are consumed. Exudate: The yellow exudate of this plant is used as a light-duty glue.

nikwa

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n. fruit, offspring

nimai

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n. garden

nimreki

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n. root fibre

nuamera

This is used as a medicine to treat babies and children with fever. Take 1 handful of leaves and squeeze the "juice" from them into a cup, add a small amount of water, just enough to dilute the strong taste of the leaf liquid. Drink 3 or 4 times a day until fever is reduced. This liquid is also good for people who have done heavy work or who are old, as it is said to strengthen the veins. So, if a person is feeling week, they can drink a few cups of this preparation. The name "Nuamera" refers to "live veins," meaning that it will make your veins come alive and bec
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n. vine on pipturus tree, growing at edge between forest and garden of sweet potato and taro. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3147)

Example: This is used as a medicine to treat babies and children with fever. Take 1 handful of leaves and squeeze the "juice" from them into a cup, add a small amount of water, just enough to dilute the strong taste of the leaf liquid. Drink 3 or 4 times a day until fever is reduced. This liquid is also good for people who have done heavy work or who are old, as it is said to strengthen the veins. So, if a person is feeling week, they can drink a few cups of this preparation. The name "Nuamera" refers to "live veins," meaning that it will make your veins come alive and bec

nuapam

Agricultural: When it is time to harvest the first crop of yam (~ April 1st), the 1st yam (’Nuk’) is put inside the hole from where it was harvested with one or two green leaves of this plant.
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n. liana growing into the canopy of dense forest. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3046)

Example: Agricultural: When it is time to harvest the first crop of yam (~ April 1st), the 1st yam (’Nuk’) is put inside the hole from where it was harvested with one or two green leaves of this plant.

nui rametum

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pond of water

nukwai nusouk

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n my toe

nukweri pran

1. A locally revered kestrel, known as tikurkak, makes its bed with the fronds of this fern.
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n. terrestrial; leaves dimorphic, ca. 0.6-0.7 m long. (collection: Tom A. Ranker #2615)

Example: 1. A locally revered kestrel, known as tikurkak, makes its bed with the fronds of this fern.

nukwiri

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n. acacia tree

numasur

The wood from this tree makes a very good timber. Hunters know that the flying fox and pigeons like to eat the ripe fruits from this tree, so hunt near them when it is ripe.
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n. tree, 10-12 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3142)

Example: The wood from this tree makes a very good timber. Hunters know that the flying fox and pigeons like to eat the ripe fruits from this tree, so hunt near them when it is ripe.

nuvia

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n. Crytosperma, Bislama: ’wild taro’

(Bislama) nuvia

nɨfrengɨk

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n my earlobe

nɨkiskis

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n. mistletoe

nɨmeyev

Kastom medicine to ascertain the type of sickness a person has. Take two small 6 in. long branches with leaves, and place this on the person along with another unspecified plant. Will help diagnosis.

n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5060)

Example: Kastom medicine to ascertain the type of sickness a person has. Take two small 6 in. long branches with leaves, and place this on the person along with another unspecified plant. Will help diagnosis.

nɨmérupwun

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n. Mimosa sp., Bislama: ’Christmas tree’

nɨmɨtuak

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n. kind of high prestige yam

nɨpkɨpki

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n. Pisonia umbrellifera tree, very soft wood, big trunk and branches, has black stinging seed pods

nɨpnɨpɨn

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morning

nɨserserien

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n. luminescent fungi or algae; something bright, sparkling like the lights of the city

nɨtán

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n. nutmeg tree, Myristica fatua

paha

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n. axe

parov

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please, sorry

pasuwa

Tridacna maxima https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/50589-Tridacna-maxima
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Small Giant Clam

Example: Photo by tonydiver / iNaturalist, License: CC-BY-NC via inaturalist.org

pawpawuk

Belenois java peristhene https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/486299-Belenois-java-peristhene
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Caper White

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penesu

Scarus rivulatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Scarus-rivulatus.html
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Rivulated parrotfish, surf parrotfish

Example: Photo by Rick Stuart-Smith / Reef Life Survey, License: CC BY 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

rakniaken

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[ʰrakniaken] footpath

rerin

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always

rogorogo

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frigate bird?

rɨkarɨk

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n. inalienable kava sprout, transplanted from one garden to another

Suatouk Rusek

Suatouk Rusek
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n fork in the road

taik itoga

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n. a type of banana, often fermented to make banana beer

takiew

Lissachatina fulica https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/502885-Lissachatina-fulica

African Giant Snail

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takwu

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yam mound

tannapen

To increase milk flow in a nursing mother, take a double handful of leaves and put in 1 liter of water. Drink one bottle twice a day for three days.
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5047)

Example: To increase milk flow in a nursing mother, take a double handful of leaves and put in 1 liter of water. Drink one bottle twice a day for three days.

twe twe

Take a coconut leaf, take out the midribs so it becomes a sharp spine, impale the seeds on this, and light them for use as a torch. Leaf used to cover earth oven, and can be put between the stones and the wrapped cooking leaves in order to keep the food clean. Children play with the seeds as marbles
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5090)

Example: Take a coconut leaf, take out the midribs so it becomes a sharp spine, impale the seeds on this, and light them for use as a torch. Leaf used to cover earth oven, and can be put between the stones and the wrapped cooking leaves in order to keep the food clean. Children play with the seeds as marbles

tɨmhien

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n. kind of tree used for making house posts, has white fruit that birds like to eat

tɨnaprau

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club, used for dancing

wata put

wata put
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galoshes

wipin iariman

Carangoides chrysophrys http://fishbase.org/summary/Carangoides-chrysophrys.html
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Longnose trevally (male)

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

yakakusarɨp

yakakusarɨp
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I am plaiting coconut leaves

Yewao

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port resolution