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-ai

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v intr swear, use bad language

-akwaséi

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v. wear an ornament of leaves inserted into carved or woven armlets

-akwmakwmwi

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v gum (as one’s food)

-arisi

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v 1. edge, weave a border (of a basket or mat); 2. be full (as a container of liquid), come up to the edge of a container; 3. conclude (as a discussion), reach an agreement; 4. whip, strike with a rope or stick

-asu

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

-atakina

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v bathe a child ritually for the first time

-ɨkwahi

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fruit

akunekune

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v. poison (for example a fish)

arihii ringringi nima

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v tie a house post

(Bislama) taetem ol pos blo aos.

atirap

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v. look down! (imperative)

fetukwái

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morning star

ia-kajia nerei

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v I scratch taro

ia-kanmi nui

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I drink water

iaku-iaku

Portulaca oleracea
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[jaku jaku] n. kind of herb (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3165)

iawira ~ iavira

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n. crab

isouni

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n. kind of sweet potato with dark flesh

jikisjin

jikisjin
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wheeled toy

kahág

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n. kind of banana

kamkari

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n. wolf spider

kankapa ramamisa

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he, her, him have a headache

(Bislama) hed blo hem i so.

karanki

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adj. stupid

kararing

kararing
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kind of tree mushroom

kawireng

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kind of plantain

Example: Used for cooking and lap-lap

ken

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pig pen

koaba

The fruit of this tree is edible. The stem yields posts for building houses. The wood from the tree is said to be very strong, so larger parts of the tree can be used for house construction. The leaves are used to treat diarrhea. A person chews 4 leaves at a time as long as needed.
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[koa̤pe] n. tree in house area near village, 5 m tall (collection: Michael J. Balick #4720)

Example: The fruit of this tree is edible. The stem yields posts for building houses. The wood from the tree is said to be very strong, so larger parts of the tree can be used for house construction. The leaves are used to treat diarrhea. A person chews 4 leaves at a time as long as needed.

konapit

To get strength back in your body, take a double handful of leaves in 1/2 of 1.5 L bottle, drink all at once. Children take the seeds of this plant and put them together in a ball to play with.
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5070)

Example: To get strength back in your body, take a double handful of leaves in 1/2 of 1.5 L bottle, drink all at once. Children take the seeds of this plant and put them together in a ball to play with.

konuwak

Epinephelus areolatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Epinephelus-areolatus.html
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Areolate grouper

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

konuwak arwerew

Cephalopholis sonnerati http://fishbase.org/summary/Cephalopholis-sonnerati.html
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Tomato hind, tomato grouper (deep sea)

Example: Photo by Ian V. Shaw / ALA, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

konuwak arwerew

Variola albimarginata http://fishbase.org/summary/Scarus-rubroviolaceus.html
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White-Edged Lyretail

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

konuwak sarariman

Plectorhinchus albovittatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Plectorhinchus-albovittatus.html
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Two-striped sweetlips, giant sweetlips (male)

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

kotmaseka

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n. coconut leaf for brooms

kuanasiapen

Ceremonial: Following circumcision, boys will perform a ritual shower using a mixture of this plant and coconut. The leaves of this plant are mixed with the copra of the coconut and squeezed with water over the boys’ heads. Construction: The wood of this tree is used as rafters in house construction.
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n. tree, 2-3 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3031)

Example: Ceremonial: Following circumcision, boys will perform a ritual shower using a mixture of this plant and coconut. The leaves of this plant are mixed with the copra of the coconut and squeezed with water over the boys’ heads. Construction: The wood of this tree is used as rafters in house construction.

kurɨgen

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n scorpion fish

kusenpwi

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n. type of impromptu basket made of fern leaves

kɨmiahaga

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n. a secondary sprout or shoot (of a plant)

mai táhapwar

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n. leaf bundle

mantopani charley

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kind of cassava. When the soil is good, this variety produces the largest root. A man named Charley got it from Port-Vila and brought it to Port Resolution and it is named for him

manuri

Fishing poles. House walls. Fence for chickens.
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5125)

Example: Fishing poles. House walls. Fence for chickens.

marawta

Sargocentron spiniferum http://fishbase.org/summary/Sargocentron-spiniferum.html
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Sabre squirrelfish

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

marpan

Calotomus carolinus http://fishbase.org/summary/Calotomus-carolinus.html
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Carolines parrotfish, stareye parrotfish

Example: Photo by Dennis Polack / FishWise Professional, License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

minin

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

Example: Photo by Paddy Ryan / www.ryanphotographic.com, 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

nakwa numun

nakwa numun
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[nakwanumɨn] rock earth oven

namian

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n urine

namwapen

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

namɨr

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kind of cycad (?)

Example: To make a tabu sign for your land, crops or to block access to the sea, meaning that this area is blocked from fishing and diving, cross two of the leaves in an “X” shape and stick in the soil or sand. People will know to stay away

napeɨn

napeɨn
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[napeɨn] n. machete marks on tree

napuei meta

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n. kind of coconut with red shell

napuei mia

napuei mia
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n. dry coconut

napuer

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

Example: Photo by Martial Wahe

napugov

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n. palm, Veitchia sp.

narrer

People use trunk for houseposts as the stem is very straight. The stem also can be used for firewood.
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[næhɨr] n. well branched tree, 10 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3111)

Example: People use trunk for houseposts as the stem is very straight. The stem also can be used for firewood.

nep

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club

ni matag

ni matag
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wind

niemis

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n. kind of tree with edible leaves and fruit (species of fig)

nimapare

nimapare
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n. strongest type of traditional Nafe house, made of bamboo and coconut

nimaue

1. Ripe fruits are edible. 2. Young leaves are eaten raw.
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n. well branched understory tree, growing in dense cloud forest. fruits yellow-green to red. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4228)

Example: 1. Ripe fruits are edible. 2. Young leaves are eaten raw.

nua popo

When a person is stung by a jellyfish, take 5-6 leaves and whip the sore for 5-10 minutes and this will reduce the soreness of the wound.
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5158)

Example: When a person is stung by a jellyfish, take 5-6 leaves and whip the sore for 5-10 minutes and this will reduce the soreness of the wound.

nuapupu

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n. kind of beach vine

nukwai nusouk sarasori

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n my big toe

nɨfara

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n. pandanus

nɨkotufe

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n. blue water tree (Pterocarpus indicus)

nɨmai nukwanem

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n. your hair

nɨmatagi

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air

nɨmramiri

Fruits used to feed hens to increase fertility -- mix seed with dry coconut and give to hen to increase eggs.
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5096)

Example: Fruits used to feed hens to increase fertility -- mix seed with dry coconut and give to hen to increase eggs.

nɨmɨkɨr ~ Nɨmɨkɨrmakɨr

nɨmɨkɨr ~ Nɨmɨkɨrmakɨr
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beach, sand

paraha

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East (cardinal direction)

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

Pawpawuk

Tirumala hamata https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/197078-Tirumala-hamata

Blue Wanderer

Example: Photo by melianie_and_max / iNaturalist, License: CC0 via inaturalist.org

penesu

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

pepher pitew sarariman

Plectorhinchus picus http://fishbase.org/summary/Plectorhinchus-picus.html
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Painted sweelip, dotted sweetlips (male)

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

plen

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n airplane

pran parei

pran parei
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kind of crab that lives in dirty water

pusi

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cat

(Bislama) pusi

pɨsasori

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thumb

rakwakwi

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following day

rawtapareɨ ia- takouar

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v. intransitive walk uphill

rewhɨk

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n my molar (tooth)

rinak rwamah

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my mother died

(Bislama) mami blo mi det

ruaran

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daylight

(Bislama) delaet

Rukwinao-ia-nɨrak

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n my glottis

tamagam

Ptilinopus tannensis
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Tanna Fruit Dove

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

tamarua

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boy

tapang ia nusouk

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n my sole (of foot)

taparwarewa-ia-nirak

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n my lung

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.

tesagi

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n. house central post

tipurpai

Photo by Martial Wahe
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n. tree, 6 m tall

Example: Photo by Martial Wahe

tumien

Fuel: Dry portions of this plant are used as firewood.
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[tʰãmijen] n. small tree, 4 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #2984)

Example: Fuel: Dry portions of this plant are used as firewood.

turaimien

Peel stem and chop pieces of stem and pieces of stem of Nothocnide repanda (MB 5122), add fresh water, squeeze in hair, rub head in one direction, do this for one month then hair will turn blond color (for Toka dance) and will also help dreadlocks.
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5121)

Example: Peel stem and chop pieces of stem and pieces of stem of Nothocnide repanda (MB 5122), add fresh water, squeeze in hair, rub head in one direction, do this for one month then hair will turn blond color (for Toka dance) and will also help dreadlocks.

tɨsi ramher

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phrase the sea is calm

ume

Naso tonganus http://fishbase.org/summary/Naso-tonganus.html
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Bulbnose Unicornfish, Humpnose Unicornfish

Example: Photo by Jean-Lou Justine / Wikimedia Commons, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

vir-viry

Introduced species, no use known.
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n. herb, 40-60 cm tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3252)

Example: Introduced species, no use known.

vɨnis

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flying fish

warakou pusan

Himantura fai http://fishbase.org/summary/Himantura-fai.html
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Pink whipray

Example: Photo by zsispeo, License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 via Flickr

yakawi nouk

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v I planted yam (only yam we can use this word ’yakawi’ that mean planted)

yaku yaku

To attract fish in the sea. Take the branches and mix with mashed coconut endosperm, put (throw) in sea and then use line and hook to catch reef fish there.
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5159)

Example: To attract fish in the sea. Take the branches and mix with mashed coconut endosperm, put (throw) in sea and then use line and hook to catch reef fish there.

yanar

Moolgarda seheli http://fishbase.org/summary/Moolgarda-seheli.html
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Bluespot mullet

Example: Photo by Biodiversity Institute of Ontario, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

yangbu

yangbu
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Blue fly

yesu

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goatfish, small and red