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-ahiápw

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v light, illuminate, shine (as the sun), glitter

-akw(i)

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v 1. strike, hit (especially with a stone or rifle), have an effect on something; 2. tie together, bring together

-apwe

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v. plant (certain plants such as taro, papaya, kava, sugarcane, manioc)

-apwor

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v intr boil, toss (as the sea), fizz (as soda), bubble

-arukwakwus

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v hang, hang up, tie up

-arukwanɨpwun

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v warm, light a fire to warm a sick person, newborn baby, or new house

-arukwerɨg

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v wash one’s hands

-asoria

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v carry by hanging on an elongated object, carry on a pole, carry on a finger

-asu

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v intr dive (as in the sea), skin dive

-ataki

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v 1. prepare, make ready (implies secrecy?); 2. act alone or anti-socially, avoid agreement

-atata

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v see -ata

-ákure

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v 1. sit, sit down; 2. be at, exist at

aramanuk

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calendar

avi

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boat

Fira

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Port Vila

ia-kerii nouk

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I dig yam

(Bislama) dikim yam

iapwas

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a stage of coconut development

Ingris

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n. English

Iramaga

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Erromango

kakɨr

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n. hoe, adze

kamiemie

kamiemie
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n. a type of fungus that grows on trees, can be fried and eaten

karuapei

The stems of this plant are heated, the outer bark peeled off and the stems are used as a rope.
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n. liana growing into canopy of myristica fatua tree, growing in forest along kwataren kastom road. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3093)

Example: The stems of this plant are heated, the outer bark peeled off and the stems are used as a rope.

karwatei arei

karwatei arei
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earth oven stones

katata

katata
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wooden bench

kawasawas

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kind of breadfruit, similar to karuarewa but the fruits are larger and with the same small projections (described as small needles) on the outside of the fruit

Example: This variety is not good for making a canoe as the wood is too soft

kepia

This is an introduced species that is a weed in cultivated fields.
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n. herb to subshrub growing in open forest heavily impacted by cyclone. fruits orange to red. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3244)

Example: This is an introduced species that is a weed in cultivated fields.

kesakwesa

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n. kind of breadfruit

kofi

kofi
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coffee beans (Bislama)

konakaka

The flower stick is cut at both ends and used as a trumpet by the children. The root of this type is poisonous; other types are used as food.
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5117)

Example: The flower stick is cut at both ends and used as a trumpet by the children. The root of this type is poisonous; other types are used as food.

konianaker

Epinephelus miliaris http://fishbase.org/summary/Epinephelus-miliaris.html
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Netfin grouper (deep sea)

Example: Photo by Molly Varghese / Fishbase, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

konianaker

Epinephelus hexagonatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Epinephelus-hexagonatus.html
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Starspotted grouper (deep sea)

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

konuwak

Epinephelus coioides http://fishbase.org/summary/Epinephelus-coioides.html
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Orange-spotted grouper

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

kopwa

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n. kind of tree used for fence posts

kri

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agreement

kuanmasekum

1. The inner skin of the stem is used to weave grass skirts and nambas. 2. Pidgeons eat the fruits.
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n. shrub, 2 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4233)

Example: 1. The inner skin of the stem is used to weave grass skirts and nambas. 2. Pidgeons eat the fruits.

kusan

kusan
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kind of sea snail, edible

kwa-

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discourse particle hesitation discourse particle

kwanatan

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n. interior house radial long post

kwansun-awihi

kwansun-awihi
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kind of seashell

kwataikwataik

kwataikwataik
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half beak fish

kwatasɨn

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roots of pandanus

kwatinɨvirakw

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kind of seaweed

Makwa wi

Makwa wi
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n waxing crescent (moon phase)

mangopen

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kind of mango, the fruit of this variety has thin skin, sweet flesh; it comes from Fiji

miriaki

miriaki
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lizard

nafeiruan

Hundreds of years ago, there was no tobacco. People dried and smoked this as tobacco. When fishing, wrap string around stem--use as a reel.
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5089)

Example: Hundreds of years ago, there was no tobacco. People dried and smoked this as tobacco. When fishing, wrap string around stem--use as a reel.

nakogar

For Kastom ceremony, chew the leaves with the white endosperm of coconut and then rub on body to enjoy the fragrant aroma. Sometimes when a person is working hard, and are tired, they take this leaf, mix it with ground coconut and wash in salt water. When planting yams, a bunch of leaves with this plant are mixed with wild cane and burned, and the ash put int he ground as one plants the yams.
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[nakoŋ har] n. tree to 4 m tall, 25 cm dbh (collection: Michael J. Balick #4734)

Example: For Kastom ceremony, chew the leaves with the white endosperm of coconut and then rub on body to enjoy the fragrant aroma. Sometimes when a person is working hard, and are tired, they take this leaf, mix it with ground coconut and wash in salt water. When planting yams, a bunch of leaves with this plant are mixed with wild cane and burned, and the ash put int he ground as one plants the yams.

nakúr

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n. kind of tree (bark used as rope)

namɨp

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n. kind of tree, leaf used as a penis wrapper, also warmed on fire and rubbed on stomach to facilitate kava intoxication

napaneien

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protective magic

napoti sarariman

Plectorhinchus chrysotaenia http://fishbase.org/summary/Plectorhinchus-chrysotaenia.html
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Yellow-striped sweetlips (male)

Example: Photo by Graham Edgar / Reef Life Survey. License: CC BY 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

napua

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n. clouds

narhuatov

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n. kind of large fern

Naskao

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village betwen yatukwei and tapir

natgamera

(moss)
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[natnə̤mi̤ra] n. petrophyte, growing in deep shade (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3115)

nauan

Construction: The wood of this tree is used as timber wood. Hunting: Flying foxes are known to eat the fruits of this tree. If they are desired, hunters will gather near the tree when fruits are in season. Food: The ripe fruits (black) are consumed occassionally.
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[nawa:r] n. well branched tree, 10-12 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3032)

Example: Construction: The wood of this tree is used as timber wood. Hunting: Flying foxes are known to eat the fruits of this tree. If they are desired, hunters will gather near the tree when fruits are in season. Food: The ripe fruits (black) are consumed occassionally.

nauri

Fuel: Dry portions of this plant are used as firewood. Construction: The timber of this plant is used to createany part of a house. It is considered a strong wood. Medicine: This plant is used to treat muscle soreness. It can be prepared in tow ways. One way is to boil and branch of leaves and then bathe (“swim”) with the resulting water. Another way is to heat a branch over a fire and rub on sore area for approximately 1 minute, after showering.
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[newri] n. tree, 3 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #2989)

Example: Fuel: Dry portions of this plant are used as firewood. Construction: The timber of this plant is used to createany part of a house. It is considered a strong wood. Medicine: This plant is used to treat muscle soreness. It can be prepared in tow ways. One way is to boil and branch of leaves and then bathe (“swim”) with the resulting water. Another way is to heat a branch over a fire and rub on sore area for approximately 1 minute, after showering.

nawawa

Agricultural: When in flower, taro (Nerei) is said to be ready for harvest.
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[nəwowa] n. well branched tree, 10 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #2983)

Example: Agricultural: When in flower, taro (Nerei) is said to be ready for harvest.

nep

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club

neper

Medicinal use. For back pain, take double handful of leaf, mash it in 1/2 liter of water, squeeze into cup. Drink 2 cups / day, morning and afternoon for 5 days.
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n. type of fern (collection: Michael J. Balick #5127)

Example: Medicinal use. For back pain, take double handful of leaf, mash it in 1/2 liter of water, squeeze into cup. Drink 2 cups / day, morning and afternoon for 5 days.

newou pɨsir

newou pɨsir
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plant used to make grass skirts

nifar

kind of laplap (food)

nihpar

Photo by Martial Wahe
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n. low-branching tree; Alexandrian laurel, balltree, beach calophyllum

Example: Photo by Martial Wahe

ninɨm

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n. belt and penis wrapper

nipar

Wood is very hard and good for making canoe. Wood is good to build house (house posts). Takes seeds from dried fruit, break them open,  boil in water and collect oil that rises to the top. This oil used as massage oil. Rub oil from dried seeds in hair to kill lice.
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5082)

Example: Wood is very hard and good for making canoe. Wood is good to build house (house posts). Takes seeds from dried fruit, break them open, boil in water and collect oil that rises to the top. This oil used as massage oil. Rub oil from dried seeds in hair to kill lice.

nukune

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n. trunk of tree

nurɨgri

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n. kind of tree, wood used for pierced ear and septum ornaments

nɨkava Pama

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n. Paama kava

nɨkava tute

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n. two day’ kava (i.e., one stays intoxicated for two days) (English "two days")

nɨpeiaka

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[nɨpeiaka] n. dry coconut husk

nɨpɨn rapwanapwan

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hot, rainy season

nɨsori

Cut branches, dry in the sun until the leaves fall out,and then  tie branches together to make broom. Stem used for canoe outrigger.
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5145)

Example: Cut branches, dry in the sun until the leaves fall out,and then tie branches together to make broom. Stem used for canoe outrigger.

nɨsuvás

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n. kind of tree with edible seed in a hairy pod

pagaivii

Cheilinus chlorourus http://fishbase.org/summary/Cheilinus-chlorourus.html
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Floral wrasse

Example: Photo by Andy A. Lewis / Lizard Island Research Station, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

pahasua

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giant clam

parangi pitew

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

parov

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please, sorry

penesu

Scarus forsteni http://fishbase.org/summary/Scarus-forsteni.html
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Forsten’s Parrotfish, Bluepatch Parrotfish

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

penesu

Scarus spinus http://fishbase.org/summary/Scarus-spinus.html
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Greensnout parrotfish

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

pugaifi

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kind of fish

puka

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pig

punesu

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n parrotfish (general)

(Bislama) napoleon

pusukuni

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n. lightning at sea that stuns fish, making them easy to catch

raptasi

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salt sea water

reia

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chicken

rihing-keu

This tree is poisonous to goats, cattle-if they eat it they will die. The wood is used to make rafters for houses as well as burned as firewood.
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[rɨŋkew] n. understory tree growing in area of Ianarawia ("high hill") settlement (village of Philip Wahe). (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3154)

Example: This tree is poisonous to goats, cattle-if they eat it they will die. The wood is used to make rafters for houses as well as burned as firewood.

rinamran

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not long will be delight

(Bislama) stap broke delight

sakhan

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second (unit of time)

sarapsan

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egg white

Skobak

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n honeycomb

susap

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jaw harp made of coconut leaf

taik

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banana (general term)

Tametasi

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n ocean

tikinao

Pogonatherum crinitum
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[tikinaʊ] n. small grass growing on large rock in middle of flowing stream. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3113)

trawasi

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[turawasi] n. you (two) are smoking

Tukosmera

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Mountain

tɨkiov

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n slug species, snail species

tɨpisi

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n a type of sea worm

tɨpwesin

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n tidal pool, salt evaporation pool

Yokmaneri

Yokmaneri
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Yokmaneri village