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-aghi

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v var. of -agihi

-akoui

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v 1. curve, twist, make crooked, stretch, fold (as banana leaves for a hat), fold back on; 2. divert, influence, cause someone or thing to act correctly or wrongly, discipline, drive or lead astray, drive before one (as a cow), chase

-aku

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v 1. come from, start at (as a place); 2. in interrogative constructions: which, where

-amɨri

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v drip, leak

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v nod (as one’s head)

-apwe

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

-arsin

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v duck, dodge, evade

-aruiri

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v hold it

-arɨs

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v intr laugh

-uvrisi

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v. transitive eat sugarcane

akwsɨrup

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to weave (a basket)

apa

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alone

apenapena

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anywhere

api

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v. to stick with a knife or spear

asua ia trak

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v push something, like a car or tree

(Bislama) pusum trak

ball sei mai-napuaii

ball sei mai-napuaii
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toy ball made of coconut leaf

ia-kamaputa ia naii

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I climb a tree

iakunouihi

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boy children

ik neihi seim kuri

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for your dog

(Bislama) fakem dog blo yu

iokokekei

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n. love

kafete

kafete
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n. traditional broom

kahág

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n. kind of banana

kamsiwi

Rhyothemis phyllis https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/149704-Rhyothemis-phyllis
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Yellow-striped Flutterer

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

kapa

Lutjanus adetii http://fishbase.org/summary/Lutjanus-adetii.html
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Yellow-banded snapper, hussar

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

kaperis apusan

Nerita plicata https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/328512-Nerita-plicata
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Plicate Nerite

Example: via inaturalist.org

kapkapeki

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stage of coconut development

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.

katata

katata
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wooden bench

kaupa

kaupa
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stick wall around garden

kauyei

Kyphosus bigibbus http://fishbase.org/summary/Kyphosus-bigibbus.html
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Brown Chub, Grey Sea Chub, Grey Drummer

Example: Photo by John Turnbull, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

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.

kijirimani

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her brother

kinha

kinha
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n grasshopper

kirianóu

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n. kind of yam

konianaker

Epinephelus howlandi http://fishbase.org/summary/Epinephelus-howlandi.html
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Blacksaddle grouper (deep sea)

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

konphar

Lutjanus quinquelineatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Lutjanus-quinquelineatus.html
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Five-lined snapper

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

konuwak arwerew

Plectropomus oligacanthus http://fishbase.org/summary/Plectropomus-oligacanthus.html
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Highfin coralgrouper

Example: Photo by David R / iNaturalist, License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

konuwak arwerew

Cephalopholis spiloparaea http://fishbase.org/summary/Cephalopholis-spiloparaea.html
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Strawberry hind, strawberry grouper (deep sea)

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

krirɨm kwajia

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num six

krouarpwin

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v vers

(Bislama) vesem

Example: joined something like robe or joined relationship between two people.

kuankumah

Psychotria milnei
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n. understory treelet, 3 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4210)

kuanuiru

Tools: The roots of this plant are used as a rope to fasten pig’s feet during the kastom ceremony. Landscape: This tree is planted as a shelter tree. Hunting: Pidgeons are known to eat the fruits of this tree. When hunters desire these birds, they will gather near to this tree. Fuel: The dried wood of this tree is used as a firewood.
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n. well branched tree, 10 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3036)

Example: Tools: The roots of this plant are used as a rope to fasten pig’s feet during the kastom ceremony. Landscape: This tree is planted as a shelter tree. Hunting: Pidgeons are known to eat the fruits of this tree. When hunters desire these birds, they will gather near to this tree. Fuel: The dried wood of this tree is used as a firewood.

kumháu

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n eyeball

kwaji yerman sei piak sarawhi

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my younger brother’s son (my nephew)

kwarwisiwir

Photo by Martial Wahe
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n. species of orchid

Example: Photo by Martial Wahe

kwatpiavikɨr

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n. kind of sugarcane

makwa

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n. moon

marpan

Leptoscarus vaigiensis http://fishbase.org/summary/Leptoscarus-vaigiensis.html
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Marbled parrotfish, seagrass parrortfish

Example: Photo Philippe Bourjon / Wikimedia Commons, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

mereni

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n. melon, watermelon, etc.

(Bislama) mereni

minim

Siganus corallinus http://fishbase.org/summary/Siganus-corallinus.html
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Blue-spotted spinefoot, coral rabbitfish (fresh water)

Example: Photo by BS Thurner Hof / Wikimedia Commons, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

nakus nani kiri

Photo by Martial Wahe
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n. plant (to be identified)

Example: Photo by Martial Wahe

nameramer

Construction: The vine of this tree is used as rope to fasten members of a house or bundles of sugar cane. It is not considered a strong rope.
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[nameramir] n. liana, growing on myristica fatua in dense forest. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3041)

Example: Construction: The vine of this tree is used as rope to fasten members of a house or bundles of sugar cane. It is not considered a strong rope.

Namhinian

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gathering

(Bislama) meeting

nan

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goat

Nanimwhin

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spirit

nanɨmek

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n my eye

napuei pamrɨmera

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n. species of coconut with green nuts

nasar

Used for food. Boil the leaves for 15-20 min, fry them, or put them in the earth oven to eat. They taste very good.
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n. type of fern (collection: Michael J. Balick #5074)

Example: Used for food. Boil the leaves for 15-20 min, fry them, or put them in the earth oven to eat. They taste very good.

natmi

1. The fruits are considered a special delicacy for men of Tanna island. Further information withheld.
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n. tree, 6 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4250)

Example: 1. The fruits are considered a special delicacy for men of Tanna island. Further information withheld.

natɨmi

Stem used for sawn timber. Eat the nut inside the large fruit. To do this, peel skin off nut and eat raw.
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5066)

Example: Stem used for sawn timber. Eat the nut inside the large fruit. To do this, peel skin off nut and eat raw.

nava

Fruits edible when ripe. The stem is used for timber and sawn timber. Flowers attract fruit bats. Hunters, knowing this, hunt the bats at night.
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5038)

Example: Fruits edible when ripe. The stem is used for timber and sawn timber. Flowers attract fruit bats. Hunters, knowing this, hunt the bats at night.

neiuck

If someone has swollen legs or arms, like from bruises or boils, crush leaves and rub on the swollen area twice a day for 1 week, or until sores disappear. For anemia, take a double handful of leaves, squeeze into 1 L water, and drink one bottle three day for 2 weeks.
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5106)

Example: If someone has swollen legs or arms, like from bruises or boils, crush leaves and rub on the swollen area twice a day for 1 week, or until sores disappear. For anemia, take a double handful of leaves, squeeze into 1 L water, and drink one bottle three day for 2 weeks.

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.

neni

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goat

nesory

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.

nikirhanekin

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n. traditional medicine

nimasiur

1. Flying foxes, pidgeons and rats consume the fruits. 2. The wood is used as a commercial timber.
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n. large, well branched tree (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4220)

Example: 1. Flying foxes, pidgeons and rats consume the fruits. 2. The wood is used as a commercial timber.

nimerupwun

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n. mimosa (locally also called Christmas Tree)

nimiri

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n. part of the lemon tree or mandarin tree, a bean pod?

nipakau

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n. lower part of coconut leaf stem

nukune-nig

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kind of taro, might be another genus of “taro”. It has a special stone that is specific to this variety

Example: Roasted or boiled for eating

nukweri ierman

1. A locally revered kestrel, known as tikurkak, makes its bed with the fronds of this fern.
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n. epiphyte on syzygium myriadenum, outside of transect. (collection: Tom A. Ranker #2608)

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

numpéin

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n. smelly herb, basil and other imported herbs

nurak

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n my shoulder

nurhi

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[nuːri] n. grass, small plants

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n clearing in the forest

nɨfara

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n. kind of pandanus

nɨgak

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n my gums (of mouth)

nɨkenaku jeria

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their heart

nɨkriakéi

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n. kind of tree, with edible green fruit with sweet milky white flesh, collected wild and eaten on Tanna

nɨkɨpisi

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n. sandalwood

nɨmerian

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n moonbeam

nɨsesa

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n. kind of tree (bark used for tapa cloth)

nɨspos

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house parts: woven coconut mat used in thatching

pawpawuk pitew

Hypolimnas bolina https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/70174-Hypolimnas-bolina
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Great Eggfly

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

pringsiwir

Acanthurus lineatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Acanthurus-lineatus.html
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Lined surgeonfish

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

prɨsi-

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cousin (younger mother’s sister’s child, younger father’s brother’s child)

rangɨk maower

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n my left hand

reiwaiu

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come down

Example: told to someone to come down

ros

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

Example: Ornamental plant

suku

suku
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[suku] n. type of mushroom

Takiaew sei tasi

Chromodoris annae https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/119434-Chromodoris-annae
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Anna’s Chromodoris

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

taopir-taopir

Children shoot the small hard seeds through a bamboo tube at lizards and butterflies, as a sort of game.
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n. herb, 2 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3250)

Example: Children shoot the small hard seeds through a bamboo tube at lizards and butterflies, as a sort of game.

tap

tap
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faucet

terag

Medicine: This plant is used to relieve itchiness. Green leaves are rubbed on an area to reduce the sensation.
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n. shrub re-growing from fallen tree, 2 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3003)

Example: Medicine: This plant is used to relieve itchiness. Green leaves are rubbed on an area to reduce the sensation.

tipurpai

Construction: The timber of this plant is used as a hardwood for any part of house. It is considered a strong wood.
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n. tree, 6 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #2980)

Example: Construction: The timber of this plant is used as a hardwood for any part of house. It is considered a strong wood.

trotɨria

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snapper fish

tuwai

Photo by Martial Wahe
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n. tree, 15 m tall

Example: Photo by Martial Wahe

vɨraku

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kind of stingray

yesu

Mulloidichthys vanicolensis http://fishbase.org/summary/Mulloidichthys-vanicolensis.html
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Yellowfin goatfish

Example: Photo by John Turnbull, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia