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-afakour

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v err, fail, to make a mistake, do incorrectly

-akwmɨni

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v 1. feed (as a child or animal); fill (as a hole)

-apri

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v sleep, close (as one’s eyes, or the leaves of a plant at night), blink

-apwini

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v 1. strive, work at and succeed, go where there is no road, beat through the bush or heavy seas; 2. persevere, go ahead with anyway, pester

-arukwesi

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v tickle

-ataka

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v flee, become a refugee

amak makwata

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sleep and look up

araii niprai naii

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v cut tree stump

(Bislama) katem stampa blo hood.

argahi

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v. bite out or scrape with teeth

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splet dry coconut intwo pieces

bijak saranhi

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younger brother

eihi

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for the ( hern him...)

(Bislama) fakem

ia-kakousarip

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I weave a mat or basket

iapóu

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absent minded

ik wani nerei

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you cooked taro

(Bislama) yu kukum taro.

kanɨspéin

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kind of stick bug

kapapu

People use this plant for firewood
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n. tree, growing in disturbed forest/garden area. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3102)

Example: People use this plant for firewood

karari

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kind of shellfish

kararing

kararing
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kind of mushroom

kareng reng

Gerres filamentosus http://fishbase.org/summary/Gerres-filamentosus.html
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Whipfin silver-biddy

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

konianaker

Epinephelus ongus http://fishbase.org/summary/Epinephelus-ongus.html
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White-streaked grouper (deep sea)

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

konkamun

Ornamental: The white fruits of this plant are used as pendants to fashion a necklace for a man, woman or child.
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[kwənka:mun] n. large herb, 0.5 to 1 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3002)

Example: Ornamental: The white fruits of this plant are used as pendants to fashion a necklace for a man, woman or child.

konkori

Fruits edible and sold in market to earn money.
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5099)

Example: Fruits edible and sold in market to earn money.

krun

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n. sweet plantain

kurimatau

kurimatau
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cow

kwa-

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discourse particle hesitation discourse particle

kwanari

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bead

kwankureker

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baby food

kwatinɨvirakw

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kind of seaweed

kwekao

Hemidactylus frenatus https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/51940-Hemidactylus-frenatus

Asian House Gecko

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

kwonhim

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[ganhɨn] penis

kɨriavavao

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kind of shellfish

kɨrukɨru

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type of fish spearing arrow with two barbs

mai-nɨfara

mai-nɨfara
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leaf used to wrap kava roots for ceremonial purposes

makwa pam

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n waning gibbous (moon phase)

Makwa wi

Makwa wi
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n waxing crescent (moon phase)

marauta

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squirrel fish

maris-maris

People toss sticks made from the stem of this plant at flying fox to tear their wing so they can’t fly and are caught.
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[marəs marəs] n. understory tree, 3-4 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3133)

Example: People toss sticks made from the stem of this plant at flying fox to tear their wing so they can’t fly and are caught.

mark apamus

Macropygia mackinlayi
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Mackinlay’s Cuckoo-Dove

Example: Photo by David Cook Wildlife Photography / Wikimedia Commons, License: CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

marmeri

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n. mulberry

(Bislama) marmeri

maráu

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soldier fish

nagaimafu

Construction: The timber of this plant is used as a wood to construct the posts of a house. It is also used to fashion paddles as an accessory to a canoe.
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[naŋema:fu] n. tree, 8 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3018)

Example: Construction: The timber of this plant is used as a wood to construct the posts of a house. It is also used to fashion paddles as an accessory to a canoe.

nakefiji

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kind of plantain from Fiji

Example: Used for cooking

nakeian

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gladness or hug

Example: hug your mother if longtime no see her

nakwarawkwara

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n star constellation

nanɨs

Poisonous plant. Planted near cultivated garden to kill virus in soil.
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5150)

Example: Poisonous plant. Planted near cultivated garden to kill virus in soil.

napua

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n. a poison tree, has orange and white flowers, you must wash hands if you touch it

napuei

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coconut stage, general name for coconut

nare

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.
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5039)

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.

narparerep

Ecological: This plant, which grows near streams, is known to hold water during the dry season. If the plant is harvested, then it is known that the stream will not continue to run. Thus, precaution is taken to keep this plant in good health.
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[napre:rɨp] n. terrestrial herb, 0.5 to 1 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3028)

Example: Ecological: This plant, which grows near streams, is known to hold water during the dry season. If the plant is harvested, then it is known that the stream will not continue to run. Thus, precaution is taken to keep this plant in good health.

natahi

Photo by Martial Wahe
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n. flowering shrub or tree

Example: Photo by Martial Wahe

nawawa

Agricultural: When in flower, taro (Nerei) is said to be ready for harvest.
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n. well branched tree, 10 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #2983)

Example: Agricultural: When in flower, taro (Nerei) is said to be ready for harvest.

nawirek

When there are too many rats in house, put a layer of leaves underneath a piece of food in the corner of the house. When the rat steps on the leaf, as the underside is itchy, it will swell the leg of the rat, making it hard for him to move so you can find them in the morning and kill them easily.
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5080)

Example: When there are too many rats in house, put a layer of leaves underneath a piece of food in the corner of the house. When the rat steps on the leaf, as the underside is itchy, it will swell the leg of the rat, making it hard for him to move so you can find them in the morning and kill them easily.

nekes kes

When a person sees this in flower, they know that the taro is ready for harvest. Birds like the fruit and so boys like to hunt the birds near the plant.
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[nakɨskɨs] n. parasite on fallen ficus branch, growing in dense forest. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3136)

Example: When a person sees this in flower, they know that the taro is ready for harvest. Birds like the fruit and so boys like to hunt the birds near the plant.

nekfai

The leaves, fruits and stems of this plant are used as pig food. The leaves are used to wrap lap lap in. Leaves are also used to cover a roof of a house--the top part or ridge.
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n. liana growing up a damaged macaranga dioica tree, growing in open forest heavily impacted by cyclone. flowering spadices green to tannish-yellow. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3241)

Example: The leaves, fruits and stems of this plant are used as pig food. The leaves are used to wrap lap lap in. Leaves are also used to cover a roof of a house--the top part or ridge.

netwar

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Netwar language, spoken on Tanna Island

newar

Leaf used to feed pigs--when looking for dried coconuts, gather this. The seeds are edible put them directly on fire and cook for 3-5 minutes.
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5042)

Example: Leaf used to feed pigs--when looking for dried coconuts, gather this. The seeds are edible put them directly on fire and cook for 3-5 minutes.

nikriakei

Food: The ripe fruits (yellow or soft green) are consumed. Exudate: The yellow exudate of this plant is used as a light-duty glue.
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n. tree, 15 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3019)

Example: Food: The ripe fruits (yellow or soft green) are consumed. Exudate: The yellow exudate of this plant is used as a light-duty glue.

nimirhi

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n. orange tree

ninikiri

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kind of taro, has dark red flesh. It might be a different genus

Example: Used to make lap-lap

niér

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n. casuarina

nkawahai-rea

Straight stem used for spear shaft
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n. small tree, 4 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3132)

Example: Straight stem used for spear shaft

nuamera

This is used as a medicine to treat babies and children with fever. Take 1 handful of leaves and squeeze the "juice" from them into a cup, add a small amount of water, just enough to dilute the strong taste of the leaf liquid. Drink 3 or 4 times a day until fever is reduced. This liquid is also good for people who have done heavy work or who are old, as it is said to strengthen the veins. So, if a person is feeling weak, they can drink a few cups of this preparation. The name "Nuamera" refers to "live veins," meaning that it will make your veins come alive ...
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[numire] n. vine on pipturus tree, growing at edge between forest and garden of sweet potato and taro. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3147)

Example: This is used as a medicine to treat babies and children with fever. Take 1 handful of leaves and squeeze the "juice" from them into a cup, add a small amount of water, just enough to dilute the strong taste of the leaf liquid. Drink 3 or 4 times a day until fever is reduced. This liquid is also good for people who have done heavy work or who are old, as it is said to strengthen the veins. So, if a person is feeling weak, they can drink a few cups of this preparation. The name "Nuamera" refers to "live veins," meaning that it will make your veins come alive ...

numpéin

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n. smelly herb, basil and other imported herbs

nurap

For toothaches, take inner bark, scrape it into water and use to rinse mouth--pain will go away. Stem for house posts. Birds like this flower.
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5167)

Example: For toothaches, take inner bark, scrape it into water and use to rinse mouth--pain will go away. Stem for house posts. Birds like this flower.

nɨfara

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n. pandanus

nɨfetafata

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n. shelf, yam bed

nɨkava pitov

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n. black kava (stems are black color)

nɨkenaku jeria

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their heart

nɨkwa

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n. inalienable fruit, offspring

nɨmeyev

Kastom medicine to ascertain the type of sickness a person has. Take two small 6 in. long branches with leaves, and place this on the person along with another unspecified plant. Will help diagnosis.

n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5060)

Example: Kastom medicine to ascertain the type of sickness a person has. Take two small 6 in. long branches with leaves, and place this on the person along with another unspecified plant. Will help diagnosis.

nɨmwaktakéiv

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name of a traditional road linking villages in South-East Tanna

nɨsese

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sweat

nɨsɨmesɨme

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who? (plural)

nɨtiro

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kind of fish

pagaivii pitew

Cheilinus fasciatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Cheilinus-fasciatus.html
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Redbreasted wrasse

Example: Photo by BBM Explorer, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

penesu

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

penesu pitew

Bolbometopon muricatum http://fishbase.org/summary/Bolbometopon-muricatum.html
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Green humphead parrotfish, bumphead parrotfish

Example: Photo by Klaus Stiefel / Flickr, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

pesu

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South (cardinal direction)

peáu

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wave, surf

phumha pitew

Pterocaesio tile http://fishbase.org/summary/Pterocaesio-tile.html
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Dark-banded fusilier, bluestreak fusilier

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

pranema

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caterpillar

pɨseruk

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milk fish

ramasan ia naruvaruv

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good afternoon

reia

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[ʰreja] chicken

rinamran

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not long will be delight

(Bislama) stap broke delight

ruenhi

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bag

ruerau

Ornamental: The tiny seeds, appearing as a powder, are used as a decoration. The plant is used when the fruit is yellow.
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n. terrestrial orchid growing in open field next to disturbed forest along ridge track. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #2987)

Example: Ornamental: The tiny seeds, appearing as a powder, are used as a decoration. The plant is used when the fruit is yellow.

Rukwinao-ia-nɨrak

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n my glottis

suka

Musa spp.
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kind of banana, a regular sized banana; very sweet

tapatou

Sphyraena obtusata http://fishbase.org/summary/Sphyraena-obtusata.html
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Yellowtail barracuda

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tata

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father

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.

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.

tukraus

Stem used to plant kava (use it like a spade) but even when you have a spade, you should still use this to dig the hole. The leaf is used to make laplap, a food made from taro or yam with coconut and other foods added. Take the leaf and wrap the laplap and then roast the package on the fire or cook the leaf in a pot of water.
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[təkrowus] n. once-branched tree, 4 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3139)

Example: Stem used to plant kava (use it like a spade) but even when you have a spade, you should still use this to dig the hole. The leaf is used to make laplap, a food made from taro or yam with coconut and other foods added. Take the leaf and wrap the laplap and then roast the package on the fire or cook the leaf in a pot of water.

tuvai

Construction: The timber of this plant is used as a hardwood for any part of a house. It is also used to make dugout canoes. Tool: The wood of this plant is used to create the study part of a bow. It is noted, however, that there are better woods for this purpose.
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[tuwa:i] n. tree, 10 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3006)

Example: Construction: The timber of this plant is used as a hardwood for any part of a house. It is also used to make dugout canoes. Tool: The wood of this plant is used to create the study part of a bow. It is noted, however, that there are better woods for this purpose.

tɨfra

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whale species

tɨpuk

tɨpuk
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n house component: side wall of house made of wild cane and bamboo

waɨsaisa

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[waɨsaisa] small devil with big penis

yapha iwis

Naso lituratus http://fishbase.org/summary/Naso-lituratus.html
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Orangespine unicornfish

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