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-akwagase

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v intr yawn

-akwéin

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v call, call out to, invite

-amɨri

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v drip, leak

-anunu

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v suckle, nurse

-aparɨs

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v intr have diarrhoea

-arakarak

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v/a 1. shake (as a tree); 2. shaky, loose, slack

-ararki

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v var. of -arak(i)

-arfái

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v drop (as a box or stone), let go of

-arpakáu

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v 1. construct, build (a house, table, canoe), repair; 2. specialise, make well, have knowledge of, be wise in

-aruiri

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v hold it

-arukwáu

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v intr intersect, cross, lie across

-arupwufi

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v divide, separate, cut in half, come between (as two fighting men)

-arɨs

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v 1. flow (as water), blow, push before (as the wind); 2. feel the need to urinate or defecate

-asasás

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v intr fall, drop (numerous objects)

-ɨkwahi

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fruit

api

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v. to stick with a knife or spear

areri

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v. to braid rope or hair, or wrap with coconut leaves

aruwai nerei

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peeled taro (skin out)

(Bislama) skinimtaro

ia-kamaputa ia naii

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I climb a tree

iamha

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n. kind of seaweed

ieremeveis

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[jarmaveis] big devil

kafete

kafete
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sleeping mat of woven pandanus

kafete

kafete
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n. traditional broom

kamhau

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string game (star pattern)

kamiemie

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a small mushroom, grows only on trees, edible when fried, not pliable, difficult to break by hand

kapajiko

Lutjanus lutjanus http://fishbase.org/summary/Lutjanus-lutjanus.html
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Bigeye snapper

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

kapuapou

Emoia cyanogaster https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/38568-Emoia-cyanogaster
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Teal Emo Skink

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

kareng reng

Photo by John E. Randall, License: CC BY-NC 3.0
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Slender silver-biddy

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

karengy

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kind of coconut, has a medium-sized fruit

Example: Eaten when a bit young and still has the water inside. The flesh and water are eaten together. The water is said to be the sweetest of any coconut

karkarepa

Photo by Martial Wahe
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n. type of flowering plant; box bean or St. Thomas’ bean

Example: Photo by Martial Wahe

karɨmkarɨm

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kind of insect (large, sucks nectar)

kauga

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jaw, door frame, gate

ken

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section of house thatching

konianaker

Epinephelus chlorostigma http://fishbase.org/summary/Epinephelus-chlorostigma.html
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Brownspotted grouper (deep sea)

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

kotuai

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grating board for coconut

kuankiriage

1. The fruits are chewed for their juice and the remainder spit out. Locals refer to this as drinking the fruit. 2. The wood of the tree can be used as a post or rafter in either western-style or traditional style homes. 3. When in flower it is considered an appropriate time to clear a garden path for planting. When in fruit, it is time to plant yams in one’s garden.
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n. large, well branched tree (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4245)

Example: 1. The fruits are chewed for their juice and the remainder spit out. Locals refer to this as drinking the fruit. 2. The wood of the tree can be used as a post or rafter in either western-style or traditional style homes. 3. When in flower it is considered an appropriate time to clear a garden path for planting. When in fruit, it is time to plant yams in one’s garden.

kuramái

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n month name (archaic) corresponding to August

kwankoukeipou

Useful rope for Tanna’s peoples, for tightening a traditional house, canoe and other uses. Photo taken at Mount Simian, south Tanna, Vanuatu, by Martial Wahe
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n. liana growing on coconuts and ficus trees

Example: Useful rope for Tanna’s peoples, for tightening a traditional house, canoe and other uses. Photo taken at Mount Simian, south Tanna, Vanuatu, by Martial Wahe

kwatmaseka

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coconut leaf spine

magko

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n. mango

(Bislama) magko

makhum

Scarus prasiognathos http://fishbase.org/summary/Scarus-prasiognathos.html
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Singapore parrotfish, greenthroat parrotfish

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

makhum

Scarus schlegeli http://fishbase.org/summary/Scarus-schlegeli.html
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Yellowband parrotfish

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

marangmarang

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kava type

marao

Myripristis violacea http://fishbase.org/summary/Myripristis-violacea.html
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Lattice soldierfish, violet soldierfish

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

mark kwakwa

Chalcophaps longirostris sandwichensis
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Pacific Emerald Dove

Example: Photo by mdekool / Wikimedia Commons, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

marpan phisir

Cetoscarus ocellatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Cetoscarus-ocellatus.html
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Spotted parrotfish (deep sea)

Example: Photo by Richard Ling, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

minin pitew

Acanthurus mata http://fishbase.org/summary/Acanthurus-mata.html
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Elongate surgeonfish

Example: Photo by Paddy Ryan / www.ryanphotographic.com, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

mombru

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n. homemade alcohol from kahimaregi coconut water, plus yeast, water, optionally pineapple juice, drunk on special occasions like Christmas

moripako

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n. kind of wild yam (see namhu)

Nakwai Makwa

Nakwai Makwa
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n moon crater

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

nape

Branches used to make bow and arrow for hunting. Stem used for fence posts and houses. To treat a strong cough, take a branch of 20 leaves, toss in water, boil 10-20 minutes, drink warm liquid 2 cups a day for 1 week or until cough is gone.
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5043)

Example: Branches used to make bow and arrow for hunting. Stem used for fence posts and houses. To treat a strong cough, take a branch of 20 leaves, toss in water, boil 10-20 minutes, drink warm liquid 2 cups a day for 1 week or until cough is gone.

napwin

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time

(Bislama) time

naraufanua

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kind of yam, produces a tuber with white flesh and red skin. It can grow long and large in good soil, but is not a sweet yam, more starchy than many others. It is easy to grow

Example: Locally known as a “Chief’s Yam” as it is given to the Chief as a gift because it is one of the original yam varieties grown on Tanna

Naskao

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village betwen yatukwei and tapir

nau

nau
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[nau] machete, knife

neis

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basalt

nekeskes-apran

Asplenium cf. caudatum
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[nakəskəs apran] n. small fern growing on decaying log in dense forest. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3121)

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.

niar

Photo by Martial Wahe
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n. tree to 30 m

Example: Photo by Martial Wahe

nikovahaien

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n. fork of a tree

nimiraia

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n. kind of thick grass

nimiri

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

nukuarangfam

Stem for house building. Young leaves are very strong and used as plates during large kastom ceremonies. Sap can be used to cover sores from flies in order to protect it. Stem good for firewood as does not give much smoke--does not bother eyes as much as other wood.
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5133)

Example: Stem for house building. Young leaves are very strong and used as plates during large kastom ceremonies. Sap can be used to cover sores from flies in order to protect it. Stem good for firewood as does not give much smoke--does not bother eyes as much as other wood.

nukumeou

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n. charcoal

Nukune Nauparew

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mountain beetwen imaki and high hill

nurak

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n my shoulder

nurepa

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clay

nusuk mawhɨr

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n my left foot

nusun riwan

nusun riwan
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plant part to be identified used for tying

nɨfara

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n. pandanus

nɨgak

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n my gums (of mouth)

nɨkwaruvinari

nɨkwaruvinari
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kind of fish hook

nɨmér

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n. Tahitian chestnut

nɨmɨmis

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n. kind of sugarcane (see -mƗmis)

nɨparapu

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wind direction: west-northwest wind

nɨperi makwa

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n half moon (first quarter or last quarter moon phase)

nɨpregɨn

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n navel (belly button)

nɨrhɨr

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n. kind of tree (used for house posts)

nɨsɨme

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who? (singular)

paha

paha
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axe

pirawa ~ firawa

Lethrinus atkinsoni http://fishbase.org/summary/Lethrinus-atkinsoni.html
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Pacific yellowtail emperor

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

popawɨk

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n. butterfly

rawɨs

rawɨs
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n. woman’s or men’s grass skirt (women’s are longer, men’s shorter)

rukwasikar

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afternoon

sivur

sivur
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coconut lorikeet

sɨmanu

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n. kind of yam

Tanarɨp

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n my stomach

tesereng

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kind of yam, produces a tuber with white flesh and is said to be the original yam from this place on Tanna. It is harder to grow than many yams

Example: There is a story that an evil spirit stole this yam during the time of the ancestors, taking it from this area to the other side of the volcano. Because the spirit took the best part of the yam, leaving the worst part, this one became hard to grow

tikinau asori

Used for the construction of many things including walls for houses and benches.
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5124)

Example: Used for the construction of many things including walls for houses and benches.

touareka

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n. kind of yam

trotɨria

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snapper fish

tukrós

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cordyline

tuvái

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n. kind of tree (best wood for making bows)

tuwai

Photo by Martial Wahe
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n. tree, 15 m tall

Example: Photo by Martial Wahe

waeniwa

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kind of plantain, has large fruits

Example: Used for cooking

Yanmerai

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village between itapua and kwaraka

yapha

Naso unicornis http://fishbase.org/summary/Naso-unicornis.html
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Bluespine unicornfish

Example: Photo by Ross D. Robertson / Shorefishes of the Neotropics, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

yapha pshir

Naso brevirostris http://fishbase.org/summary/Naso-brevirostris.html
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Spotted unicornfish

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

yesu

Parupeneus cyclostomus http://fishbase.org/summary/Parupeneus-cyclostomus.html
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Gold-saddle goatfish

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