kakosia
kakwasia
kapa
konianaker
konianaker
konpir
listenloadingplaying
[kwanpir]
n.
Example: The fiber from the stem is used to make a local rope used to tie thatch on the house. Also used to make an armband to put on the Nisei (Euodia hortensis) leaves (Plunkett et al.#3077).
Scientific name: Flagellaria indica, Speaker: Jean Pascal Wahe
bookmark
kwanasanas
listenloadingplaying
[kwenasənas]
n.
Example: Ornamental: The tiny seeds, appearing as a powder, are used to decorate one’s face during kastom ceremonies. The plant is used when the fruit is yellow.
Scientific name: Dendrobium, Speaker: Jean Pascal Wahe
bookmark
kwankumaha
listenloadingplaying
[kwankuma]
n.
Example: The leaves of this plant are used to feed to pigs.
Scientific name: Psychotria, Speaker: Jean Pascal Wahe
bookmark
marao
nafwerouk
nafweruk
nakoka
nare
listenloadingplaying
n.
Example: This is the female type of 5037. Leaf is used to cover the top ridge of a roof on a house. Lasts 5 or more years. Women use the leaf for grass skirts. Take leaves, twist, tie in a line, dry in sun and then use to make skirt. Leaves have a nice fragrance.
Scientific name: Alpinia, Speaker: Johnson Noar
bookmark
nareg
listenloadingplaying
[na:riŋ]
n.
Example: Hunting: Flying foxes are attracted to this plant for their fruits. As a result, hunters gather around this plant when they desire to hunt the flying fox. Food: The green leaf of this plant is used as a wrap when cooking fish over a fire. Clothing: The peeled inner bark of this plant is dried and then used as fastener or strap for other clothing during kastom ceremonies.
Scientific name: Ficus granatum, Speaker: Jean Pascal Wahe
bookmark
nawes
Nihi yasur
ning
listenloadingplaying
n.
Example: When thatching a house, put the coconut leaves on the crossbars, and then push the stem of this plant into the coconut leaves and bend them over to hold the coconut leaves. Use the stems of this plant as a support for yam vines. Use the stem to make arrows.
Scientific name: Miscanthus sinensis, Speaker: Emmanuel Maasi
bookmark
nuri-nanipuka
listenloadingplaying
[njuri ne nipuka]
n.
Example: This plant is used by dogs who have an upset stomach. They go to eat this grass and then their stomachs feel better. Pigs feed on this grass.
Scientific name: Eleusine indica, Speaker: Jean Pascal Wahe
bookmark
pawpawuk pitew
penesu
pirei pirei
listenloadingplaying
n.
Example: Used in an unspecified way for pregnant women to ensure the baby to grow well. Used in an unspecified way to control the weather.
Scientific name: Commelina, Speaker: Emmanuel Maasi
bookmark
rayai
rerinitakuang
listenloadingplaying
n.
Example: Used to wipe yam for good luck when planting. Take leaves and wipe the yam tuber. Once this tuber is planted, it will grow better due to the luck blessing.
Speaker: Martial Wahe
bookmark
ring
listenloadingplaying
[riŋ]
n.
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.
Scientific name: Parasponia andersonii, Speaker: Jean Pascal Wahe
bookmark
serwok
suka