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-afwini

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v var. of -fwini

-akwtenhi

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v hold on to, grasp, keep, retain, hoard (guests, goods, an idea)

-amemha

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v intr be sick

-anái

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v fish (in a group with nets)

-araghár

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v spread to dry (in the sun)

-arukwafa

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v bury, conceal, hide

-aruvaí

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v. peel, cut skins off tubers

-arɨgi

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v 1. singe, burn (as hair off a pig), warm, dry by a fire; 2. cook (on a fire)

-arɨk(i)

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v throw (more than one object)

-áruku

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v root (as a pig)

akutamirhi reya

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catch the hen

akwata ro mata ro plen riji

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look up and see a plan

(Bislama) tra look antap by you look wan plen.

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adv., adj. wild, in the bush

ia -kawani nerei

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I cooked taro

(Bislama) mi kukum taro

iapóu

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absent minded

irɨs irɨs

Canthidermis maculata http://fishbase.org/summary/Canthidermis-maculata.html
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Rough triggerfish, poisonous

Example: A poison fish which can sometimes be eaten. Photo by Ross Robertson / Shorefishes of the tropical eastern Pacific online information system, License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

jarerin

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duck (native)

kamhatata

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honored

Example: honored God

kanieri

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brother in law, brother-in-law

kantari

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n kind of locust

kapa

Lutjanus bohar http://fishbase.org/summary/Lutjanus-bohar.html
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Two-spot red snapper, twinspot snapper, red bass

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

kapáp

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n testicle

kareng reng

Photo by Rainer Kretzberg, License: CC BY 3.0
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longtail silver-biddy

Example: Photo by Rainer Kretzberg, License: CC BY 3.0

karwasi

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[karwasi] devil that has sex with pigs

kasoria

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n. kind of sweet potato

katata ~ katate

katata ~ katate
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stone seat or wooden bench, often used in the Nakamal, for repose after kava drinking

kaukieri

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my brother in law, my brother-in-law

keraha

The bark of this tree has a strong smell, and people macerate it and use it to bath. It is said to perfume the body, particularly after hard work. People use it to cover all of their body. A piece of the bark can be put with a person’s clothing to add a nice smell.
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n. tree, 10 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3151)

Example: The bark of this tree has a strong smell, and people macerate it and use it to bath. It is said to perfume the body, particularly after hard work. People use it to cover all of their body. A piece of the bark can be put with a person’s clothing to add a nice smell.

kiswup, kɨsɨp

Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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[kisɨp] n. conch shell; type of seashell (triton shell) can be sounded to summon people for a meeting

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

konuwak

Epinephelus chlorostigma http://fishbase.org/summary/Epinephelus-chlorostigma.html
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Brownspotted grouper

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

konuwak sara phisir phisir

Plectorhinchus vittatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Plectorhinchus-vittatus.html
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Oriental sweetlips

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

koutuai

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traditional spoon

krawasi

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[krawasi] n. we (two) are smoking

kwamera

kwanei awou

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grass skirt plant, sea soaked

kwankupwé

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n. inalienable small side tubers off a main root tuber; small yam tubers

kwanmatwa

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kind of yam, related to kawehae with a large mass of tubers that have red flesh and are sweet. It has the same type of flesh as that variety but the leaves differ in shape

Example: If a person loses some of his yams in the garden to various conditions, such as poor soil or disease, these two varieties will always continue to grow, being very hardy and resilient. This yam was originally from Iankahi but now the village is losing this variety. However, some people in Port Resolution still grow it

kwanuni-

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n. seed

kwareren-akwang

People use this plant to treat heartburn and when they get indigestion. Take the leaf and wrap it with Ficus leaves ("manasus" unclear what species), chew them together and swallow the juice until the pain goes away.
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[nokukəpran] n. herb growing on large rock in open area, in middle of flowing stream. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3117)

Example: People use this plant to treat heartburn and when they get indigestion. Take the leaf and wrap it with Ficus leaves ("manasus" unclear what species), chew them together and swallow the juice until the pain goes away.

kɨkir

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hook

makhum

Scarus longipinnis http://fishbase.org/summary/Scarus-longipinnis.html
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Highfin parrotfish

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

makhum

Scarus quoyi http://fishbase.org/summary/Scarus-quoyi.html
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Quoy’s parrotfish

Example: Photo by zsispeo, License: CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 via Flickr

mapur

mapur
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damsel fish

marawta

Sargocentron tiereoides http://fishbase.org/summary/Sargocentron-tiereoides.html
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Pink squirrelfish

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

minin puka

Siganus vermiculatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Siganus-vermiculatus.html
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Vermiculated spinefoot, vermiculate rabbitfish

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

nage

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n. almond, Canarium indicum

nakwatɨna

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creek

nakwiari

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type of ceremony

namatamai

Lethrinus lentjan http://fishbase.org/summary/Lethrinus-lentjan.html
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Pink ear emperor

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

namnuk

Crateva religiosa
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[nam nak] n. tree, 6-8 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3152)

nanmi nevau

Take bundle of stems, put under the sea, with a stone on top, after a week, put the remainder on top of the stone and it will calm the sea. Sore chest from carrying too much wight -- double hanful of leaves, mash into 1 liter water -- drink 1 liter/day for 9 days.
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5160)

Example: Take bundle of stems, put under the sea, with a stone on top, after a week, put the remainder on top of the stone and it will calm the sea. Sore chest from carrying too much wight -- double hanful of leaves, mash into 1 liter water -- drink 1 liter/day for 9 days.

napoti

Macolor niger http://fishbase.org/summary/Macolor-niger.html
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Black-and-White Snapper

Example: Photo by dachalan / Flickr, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

napuei mia

napuei mia
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n. dry coconut

nare

This plant is used to welcome people by weaving the leaves and flowers into a head lei, locally known as a Kuanari. If there are no flowers, people weave the leaves and use these to welcome visitors. This species is becoming an invasive in the area.
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[neri] n. herb to 1.5 m tall, flowers white (collection: Michael J. Balick #4722)

Example: This plant is used to welcome people by weaving the leaves and flowers into a head lei, locally known as a Kuanari. If there are no flowers, people weave the leaves and use these to welcome visitors. This species is becoming an invasive in the area.

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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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.

nekeinap

When people chew the kava root for processing, they spit it on this leaf. It is sort of a magic leaf for picking up a person--put 4 leaves together, 2 per side and then lift the person up.
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n. shrub, 2 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3248)

Example: When people chew the kava root for processing, they spit it on this leaf. It is sort of a magic leaf for picking up a person--put 4 leaves together, 2 per side and then lift the person up.

nemeiau

When this plant flowers, along with an unspecified white flower, people know that a certain shellfish, locally known as Bari, is ready to harvest and eat.
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n. well branched tree, 12-15 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3098)

Example: When this plant flowers, along with an unspecified white flower, people know that a certain shellfish, locally known as Bari, is ready to harvest and eat.

nenime-

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eye

neparum

Before there were many root crops such as taro and cassava, people would use the roots of this plant as a food, after roasting it in the fire. The roots are said to be very large and edible.
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n. vine, growing in disturbed forest/garden area. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3103)

Example: Before there were many root crops such as taro and cassava, people would use the roots of this plant as a food, after roasting it in the fire. The roots are said to be very large and edible.

nikinapus

A sharpened stick made from this plant is used to take the husk off of coconuts. The wood of this plant is used to make a child’s bow--carve the bark off and bend it with a string made from the banyon (Ficus) tree to both ends of the bow.
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n. shrub, 1 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3258)

Example: A sharpened stick made from this plant is used to take the husk off of coconuts. The wood of this plant is used to make a child’s bow--carve the bark off and bend it with a string made from the banyon (Ficus) tree to both ends of the bow.

ninikiri

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kind of taro, has dark red flesh. It might be a different genus

Example: Used to make lap-lap

noukrewha

Photo by Martial Wahe
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n. shrub or bushy tree; parasol leaf tree

Example: Photo by Martial Wahe

nuah

When a person becomes the chief, he embodies this tree, as this tree is considered the chief of all plants and always helps the community.
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5168)

Example: When a person becomes the chief, he embodies this tree, as this tree is considered the chief of all plants and always helps the community.

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

nui

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water

nukune

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n. trunk of tree

nukunene

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[nukunene] n. tree stump

nuvia

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n. Crytosperma, Bislama: ’wild taro’

(Bislama) nuvia

nɨfaga

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coconut leaf sheath fibre

nɨgak

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n my gums (of mouth)

nɨmpen

Leaves used in cooking to flavor soup. To cure sore known as "yaush" that is the size of a 50 vatu coin or larger,  take 2-3 branches, collect leaves, put in pot, and warm. Wash the sore 3x day wash for 1-2 weeks. This disease is caused by flies and mosquitos. Yaush is the English name. Mosquito or fly bites the person, passes worm similar to filariasis, then a boil erupts and scratch it becomes big sore. Dry leaves and flowers, put in tin, and light it up to keep mosquitoes away. The smoke from this burning plant chases away mosquitoes like a coil.
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5076)

Example: Leaves used in cooking to flavor soup. To cure sore known as "yaush" that is the size of a 50 vatu coin or larger, take 2-3 branches, collect leaves, put in pot, and warm. Wash the sore 3x day wash for 1-2 weeks. This disease is caused by flies and mosquitos. Yaush is the English name. Mosquito or fly bites the person, passes worm similar to filariasis, then a boil erupts and scratch it becomes big sore. Dry leaves and flowers, put in tin, and light it up to keep mosquitoes away. The smoke from this burning plant chases away mosquitoes like a coil.

pirawa ~ firawa

Lethrinus laticaudis http://fishbase.org/summary/Lethrinus-laticaudis.html
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Grass emperor

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

pirawa ~ firawa

Gymnocranius griseus http://fishbase.org/summary/Gymnocranius-griseus.html
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Grey large-eye bream

Example: Photo by BEDO (Thailand), License: CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

pitoga

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alien (from another island, country)

pos

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n. house post outside (

(Bislama) pos

purɨk

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cow

rakniaken

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[ʰrakniaken] footpath

rayai

Acanthurus guttatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Acanthurus-guttatus.html
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Whitespotted surgeonfish

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

ring

Fuel: Dry portions of this plant are used as firewood. Hunting: Pidgeons are known to eat the fruit of this plant. As a result, hunters will cluster about these trees to hunt this animal. Construction: The timber of the plant is used to make roof members of local houses.
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[riŋ] n. tree, 8 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #2992)

Example: Fuel: Dry portions of this plant are used as firewood. Hunting: Pidgeons are known to eat the fruit of this plant. As a result, hunters will cluster about these trees to hunt this animal. Construction: The timber of the plant is used to make roof members of local houses.

ros

Ornamental plant
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[tras] n. shrub to 1 m tall, flowers red. Ornamental plant in homestead garden. (collection: Michael J. Balick #4735)

Example: Ornamental plant

sar

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salt

sinsop

Fruits edible. People drinking kava eat a fruit after drinking. Say that it makes kava stronger. Boil leaves with Euodia (MJB 5031) when a person has a strong cough to cure it. Double handful of each plant in 1 liter water and boil for 20 minutes. Wash your with it and drink 1 cup in evening (cold) for 4 days.
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5040)

Example: Fruits edible. People drinking kava eat a fruit after drinking. Say that it makes kava stronger. Boil leaves with Euodia (MJB 5031) when a person has a strong cough to cure it. Double handful of each plant in 1 liter water and boil for 20 minutes. Wash your with it and drink 1 cup in evening (cold) for 4 days.

suatouk sei nimarim

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n path joining village with nakamal

taeck itonga

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kind of plantain from Tonga

Example: Used for cooking

Takiaew sei tasi

Goniobranchus kuniei https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/469422-Goniobranchus-kuniei
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Kuni’s Nudibranch

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

takiew se tasi

Goniobranchus coi https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/481507-Goniobranchus-coi
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Coi’s Goniobranchus

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tangarua

Laticauda colubrina https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/68343-Laticauda-colubrina

Banded Sea Krait

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taparwarewa

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n my liver

tapi

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planting hole (for banana, taro)

tata

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father

teaure

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n. kind of taro

teki kusan

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kind of snail

tekɨ kusan

tekɨ kusan
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kind of seashell

tesagi

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n. house central post

tiapin

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n fish species: jackfish, wahoo

toura

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rope

tɨmpúa

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n. plant with white trumpet-shaped flowers, nightshade?

(Bislama) tƗmpúa

tɨsi-

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n. inalienable 1. classifier word for supporting aerial roots (as of a banyan, pandanus), 2. thorn

ume tasiapen

Naso lopezi http://fishbase.org/summary/Naso-lopezi.html
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Elongate unicornfish, slender unicornfish (deep sea)

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

yerman sei kijirimak sa namritaik

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my elder sisiter;s husband