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-afwi

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v. unwrap (as a tuber pudding), open (as an earth oven)

-ahakw(i)

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v 1. rub, rub off, scrub, clean by scrubbing, wash; 2. rub against

-ahate

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v rub one’s backside against, wipe one’s ass

-akur

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v dir come from (especially by walking)

-akwmare

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adj. ripe (as fruit), well cooked

-arupwararini

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v turn aside, turn back (as a person), block

-asasás

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v intr fall, drop (numerous objects)

-árihi

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v whip, strike with a rope or stick

araka

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v. go away! (imeprative)

aspeni

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v eat two things, like meat and taro together rather than only meat

atan

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adv., adj. wild, in the bush

averi

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v. to peel skin or husk

awsaskringi naii

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v cut fire wood in pieces

(Bislama) spletem fire hood.

awsi

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v. to kill

ia-karai rangek

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v I cut my hand

ia-kasipao ia kurimatao me

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v I watch the cows

iaku meia

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kind of turtle

ik ia ma pakou

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phrase where are you from?

(Bislama) yu blo wea

jikisjin

jikisjin
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wheeled toy

kamkariamkari

Nephila pilipes https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/68390-Nephila-pilipes
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Giant Golden Orbweaver

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

kamumu

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kind of laplap

kapa

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

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

kapkar

Zosterops vellalavella
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Vella Lavella White-Eye

kapuapen

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n clear sky

kapuapu

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[kapuapu] n. green salamander

kararɨg

kararɨg
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general term for fungus

kareng reng

Gerres oyena http://fishbase.org/summary/Gerres-oyena.html
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Common silver-biddy

Example: Photo by Andrey Ryanskiy / FishBase, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

kasimi

Tyto javanica delicatula
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Eastern Barn Owl

Example: Photo by Christopher Watson, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

kawga ia-nirak

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n my jaw

kekwáu

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n gecko

kereiri

kereiri
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traditional woven fan

kikouikou

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n mosquito larva

kiri

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Moorish idol fish

konianaker

Epinephelus lanceolatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Epinephelus-lanceolatus.html
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Giant grouper (deep sea)

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

konianaker

konianaker
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grouper (deep sea)

kostrog

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n. lemon

kuankuma

No use disclosed.
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[kwanokuma] n. shrub, 2 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #2976)

Example: No use disclosed.

kuanuares

Lygodium reticulatum
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[kwanrares] n. liana growing into canopy of dysoxylum, in open (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3034)

kurarurar

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n month name (archaic) corresponding to September

kwajia

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n. one

kwanasanas

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.
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n. epiphyte growing on neonauclea forsteri trunk, about 2-3 m above ground (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #2977)

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.

kwankwesi

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kind of taro, has white flesh; this is the common taro

Example: Good for eating

kwarɨtu

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n barnacle

kɨnikɨni

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plant name: kind of weed

kɨri

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n. type of manioc with a yellowish flesh (i.e., curry)

kɨrukɨru

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type of fish spearing arrow with two barbs

mainapuiramaga

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type of woven coconut frond mat

mak irenha

Ptulinopus tannensis
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Tanna fruit dove

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

mak sei suatouk

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n bend in the road

manari-ianupag

Cultural: After a young boy is circumcised, a special kava (“Tapuga”) is prepared. The leaf of this tree is then tied to each branch of the tree to signify the ceremony.
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[manariən nəʔpəŋ] n. shrub, 3 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #2971)

Example: Cultural: After a young boy is circumcised, a special kava (“Tapuga”) is prepared. The leaf of this tree is then tied to each branch of the tree to signify the ceremony.

manmán

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fruit fly, gnat

marao

Sargocentron cornutum http://fishbase.org/summary/Sargocentron-cornutum.html
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Threepot squirrelfish

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

mwɨramwɨra

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ant

mwɨtikaro

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worm

nahapau ~ nahpao

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triggerfish

nahpao

Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Pseudobalistes-flavimarginatus.html
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Yellowmargin triggerfish

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

nakoko

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n. sea hearse tree (Hernandia peltata), has red timber used for posts

(Bislama) napiripiri

Nakwai Makwa

Nakwai Makwa
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n moon crater

namnamhu

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n. kind of fern, edible, often fried or boiled with milk

napesan

The wood from this tree makes strong house posts as well as timber for benches and can be used as firewood. If you don’t have soap, you can take the leaf, mash it up and wash with it--it produces a foam that cleans. Use for washing yourself, for example. If this tree has fruits, then people know that it is a good time to plant sweet potatoes and other crops.
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[napwejsen] n. tree, 6 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3140)

Example: The wood from this tree makes strong house posts as well as timber for benches and can be used as firewood. If you don’t have soap, you can take the leaf, mash it up and wash with it--it produces a foam that cleans. Use for washing yourself, for example. If this tree has fruits, then people know that it is a good time to plant sweet potatoes and other crops.

napui

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coconut

nathan

Photo by Martial Wahe
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n. tree; false nutmeg

Example: Photo by Martial Wahe

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.

nek-ke-hmap

This plant is used to lift a person up--take two leaves together and make a "seat" and put it under a person, they can then be lifted up by the two people with a leaf on each side of that person. Use the leaf of this species to wrap rolled leaves of wild tobaco, to protect it and keep it fresh and moist.
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[neke hmup] n. herb to 2 m tall, growing on the edge of a homestead (collection: Michael J. Balick #4723)

Example: This plant is used to lift a person up--take two leaves together and make a "seat" and put it under a person, they can then be lifted up by the two people with a leaf on each side of that person. Use the leaf of this species to wrap rolled leaves of wild tobaco, to protect it and keep it fresh and moist.

nepar nepar

Fuel: Firewood Construction: Used to construct posts for houses. Tools: Wood is used to fashion handles for axes. Hunting: Wood is used to make the limbs of a bow. It is not considered the most suitable wood for this purpose.
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n. small sapling, 1.5 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3029)

Example: Fuel: Firewood Construction: Used to construct posts for houses. Tools: Wood is used to fashion handles for axes. Hunting: Wood is used to make the limbs of a bow. It is not considered the most suitable wood for this purpose.

newou asori

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large grass skirt plant

nikuhma

People use the wood of this plant to make arrows. When hunting flying fox, people cut a 2’ pieces of the stem to throw at the animal and catch it.
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n. small tree, 4 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3240)

Example: People use the wood of this plant to make arrows. When hunting flying fox, people cut a 2’ pieces of the stem to throw at the animal and catch it.

nimahan

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family

niras

Very poison sap and leaves. When in fruit the fruit bat eat this and can’t fly well so fall down and can be harvested.
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5087)

Example: Very poison sap and leaves. When in fruit the fruit bat eat this and can’t fly well so fall down and can be harvested.

nukwirum

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n. coconut spathe

numrhi iesukw

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n. fur of mouse or rat

nunu

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breast

nurapw

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n. kind of tree with yellow flowers and small inedible fruit that is red when ripe

nuvás

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n. Hibiscus, species with edible leaves, ’island cabbage’

nuwak

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n my thigh

nɨkapnaiva

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n. kind of tree, used in traditional medicine

nɨkwerɨg

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n. fish poison tree

nɨmirɨki taru irama

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n moustache

nɨmɨtuak

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n. kind of high prestige yam

nɨpkinhi-

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semen

nɨpɨg

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hole, burrow, cave

nɨpɨn vi

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season of the year when yams are growing, before yam harvest (Oct. through March)

pahasua

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giant clam

pawpawuk pitew

Hypolimnas bolina

Great Eggfly

pawpawuk pusan

Zizina labradus https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/323094-Zizina-labradus
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Common Grass Blue

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pranawhi sei piak sarawihi

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my younger brother’s daughter (my niece)

punuwas

Ptilinopus viridis lewisii
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Claret-breasted Fruit Dove

punuár

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n. kind of tree with small, compound leaves, used for firewood

rukwitɨsi

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coast

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

Takiaew sei tasi

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

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taktak

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duck

taoura ia nipeka

taoura ia nipeka
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braided coconut husk rope

tap

tap
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faucet

tapatou

Sphyraena putnamae http://fishbase.org/summary/Sphyraena-putnamae.html
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Sawtooth barracuda

Example: Photo by Stephanie W. Batzer, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

tikinau

tikinau
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n. bamboo, smallest type used for weaving house walls

utɨti

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kind of fish

wipin napiran

Atule mate http://fishbase.org/summary/Atule-mate.html
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Yellowtail Scad (female)

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

yesu

Parupeneus crassilabris http://fishbase.org/summary/Parupeneus-crassilabris.html
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Doublebar goatfish

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