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-afafáu

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v wear a hat, cover (something)

-akwmare

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adj. ripe (as fruit), well cooked

-amweta

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v sneeze

-anuanu

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v nod (as one’s head)

-apatig

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v grasp, keep, retain, hold onto (as property), be faithful to (as a person)

-apri

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

-apweua

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v avoid, draw back, shrink from

-apwor

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v intr boil, toss (as the sea), fizz (as soda), bubble

-aragavus

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v spit

-arhiápw

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v warm oneself, sit near a fire

-arkarekɨr

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v 1. wrestle, struggle, throw a tantrum (as a child on the ground); 2. scratch (as a hen)

-atakina

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v bathe a child ritually for the first time

-atakɨr

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v stare, glare at

akunekune

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v. poison (for example a fish)

amaɨ

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chew

awan meiwaiyio

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v. intransitive walk downhill

eihi

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for the ( hern him...)

(Bislama) fakem

ia-kamawengin

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v I eat

iavɨnmér

iavɨnmér
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fan-tailed cuckoo

iereme se nui

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water devil

iokokekei

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n. love

kaies

kaies
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n. rake

kapri iapri

Leaves fed to pig. Women string the seeds to make necklaces to sell. If the libido of a male is too strong ("bamboo is too strong"), mix juice from leaves and mix with 1/2 L water and drink 2 cups 1 day.
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5110)

Example: Leaves fed to pig. Women string the seeds to make necklaces to sell. If the libido of a male is too strong ("bamboo is too strong"), mix juice from leaves and mix with 1/2 L water and drink 2 cups 1 day.

karuapei

The stems of this plant are heated, the outer bark peeled off and the stems are used as a rope.
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[karwapwe̤j] n. liana growing into canopy of myristica fatua tree, growing in forest along kwataren kastom road. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3093)

Example: The stems of this plant are heated, the outer bark peeled off and the stems are used as a rope.

karwarwar

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n. thunder

karwaterei apanapan

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n. hot rocks

kasɨmkasaive

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n name of a local spirit

kauta

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assistance, help

kaviahapurɨgpurɨg

kaviahapurɨgpurɨg
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a kind of honeyeater, Wattled Honeyeater

kepia

This is an introduced species that is a weed in cultivated fields.
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n. herb to subshrub growing in open forest heavily impacted by cyclone. fruits orange to red. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3244)

Example: This is an introduced species that is a weed in cultivated fields.

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.

konphar

Lutjanus quinquelineatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Lutjanus-quinquelineatus.html
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Five-lined snapper

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

koutuai

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traditional spoon

krirɨm kwajia

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num six

kuatiapas

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kind of coconut, produces the smallest coconut, with an oblong shape

Example: It is said that when children play in the bush they like to find this coconut to eat. The local name refers to children—small in size, just like a child. It is not considered a good variety for an adult to eat

kurpas- ia nusouk

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n my heel (of foot)

kurɨgen

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n scorpion fish

kuvahívahi

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n vent in Yasur crater

kwanakwus

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n. rope, vine, genealogical line

kwanari

kwanari
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n. flower lei

kwanasanas

For the kastom ceremonies, this can provide the face paint color yellow. Cut open the ripe fruit and paint directly with this. Prior to artificial colors, people used this for yellow and Bixa orellana for red to paint faces and skin.
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5166)

Example: For the kastom ceremonies, this can provide the face paint color yellow. Cut open the ripe fruit and paint directly with this. Prior to artificial colors, people used this for yellow and Bixa orellana for red to paint faces and skin.

kwankureker

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baby food

kwankurkur

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n. wild cane stalk used in the construction of trellises

kwankwá-

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n. inalienable fruit, offpsring

kwarwisiwir

Photo by Martial Wahe
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n. species of orchid

Example: Photo by Martial Wahe

kwateriu

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n. sling made of pandanus, used to shoot rocks for killing birds

kɨtir

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anyone

lili

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n. a type of sugarcane, very thin and long, yellow or light green color, very sweet, planted in gardens

makhum

Scarus xanthopleura http://fishbase.org/summary/Scarus-xanthopleura.html
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Red parrotfish

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

makhum

Scarus tricolor http://fishbase.org/summary/Scarus-tricolor.html
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Tricolour parrotfish

Example: Photo by Bernard Dupont / Flickr, License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

maniato

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n. manioc (var. of manto)

menu

menu
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chicken

meri

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sun

meri-ruta

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n sunrise

minin akwes

Acanthurus nigrofuscus http://fishbase.org/summary/Acanthurus-nigrofuscus.html
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Brown surgeonfish

Example: Photo by David Burdick / via guamreefli License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

nahapau ~ nahpao

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triggerfish

nanumi

To treat broken bones combine two handfuls of Commelina diffusa and 2 handfuls of this whole Orchid. Then take half of that and rub on broken bone area (e.g. leg). The Kastom doctor will then make a cut with a sharp piece of bamboo along break. The bone is then wrapped with the leaf of this orchid, then take the pother half of the mixture, mash in water 1.5 liter, and give person to drink. This treatment will help join bone back together.
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5154)

Example: To treat broken bones combine two handfuls of Commelina diffusa and 2 handfuls of this whole Orchid. Then take half of that and rub on broken bone area (e.g. leg). The Kastom doctor will then make a cut with a sharp piece of bamboo along break. The bone is then wrapped with the leaf of this orchid, then take the pother half of the mixture, mash in water 1.5 liter, and give person to drink. This treatment will help join bone back together.

nari

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n thing, object, being

narofenua

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n. kind of yam (high prestige)

narukwás

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n volcanic clay used for body painting/adornment

navan

Sawn timber. Very hard wood. Fruit bats enjoy eating from this tree. Hunters know this and will go there to hunt.
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5144)

Example: Sawn timber. Very hard wood. Fruit bats enjoy eating from this tree. Hunters know this and will go there to hunt.

nawan

Sawn timber. Very hard wood. Fruit bats enjoy eating from this tree. Hunters know this and will go there to hunt.
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5144)

Example: Sawn timber. Very hard wood. Fruit bats enjoy eating from this tree. Hunters know this and will go there to hunt.

nawras

People use the fruits as medicine to treat diabetes, "cancer" and ulcers. Collect ripe fruits, put the juice in a bottle and drink. The bark can be boiled in water and consumed to treat diabetes, 1 handfull of bark to 1 liter of water. Drink 3x daily to treat diabetes. It was said that Sam’s wife’s HA1C score went from 14 down to 6 using this remedy.
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[narwas] n. tree, 8 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3072)

Example: People use the fruits as medicine to treat diabetes, "cancer" and ulcers. Collect ripe fruits, put the juice in a bottle and drink. The bark can be boiled in water and consumed to treat diabetes, 1 handfull of bark to 1 liter of water. Drink 3x daily to treat diabetes. It was said that Sam’s wife’s HA1C score went from 14 down to 6 using this remedy.

neiuk

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.

nekatirou

Hibiscus rosasinensis
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[nakatirew] n. shrub, 3-5 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3157)

nesiapuasiapu

Cyperus
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5081)

nevisaien

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fight, dispute, argument

nevo

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n. hibiscus tree (Hibiscus tiliaceus)

newou pɨsir

newou pɨsir
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plant used to make grass skirts

nhamu

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n. yam, a kind of yam that is round, not long, with purple or yellow color. Purple ones can be eaten, yellow ones not eaten

nitata

nitata
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coconut shell for drinking

nuas

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[nuas] island cabbage

nukuk

People use this to treat skin sores, by boiling a handful of leaves in a small amount of water and washing the sores with this. Wash 2-3x daily until the sore is better. It may take 3-4 weeks to heal the sore.
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[nukwuk] n. epiphyte growing on a main branch of a glochidion tree, 2-3 m above ground (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3073)

Example: People use this to treat skin sores, by boiling a handful of leaves in a small amount of water and washing the sores with this. Wash 2-3x daily until the sore is better. It may take 3-4 weeks to heal the sore.

nurabup

When this tree grows with straight stems it is used for house posts
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n. very well branched tree, 6-8 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3054)

Example: When this tree grows with straight stems it is used for house posts

nɨfara

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n. pandanus

nɨkafái

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n. kind of parasitic vine (philodendron?)

nɨkava

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n. kava

nɨkava itoga

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alcoholic drink

nɨmeiei

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n. kind of fern (used as chicken feed)

nɨmɨtuak

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n. kind of high prestige yam

nɨpɨn ivus

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n. the time after harvest when yam gardens are gradually consumed and replanted

pagaivii

Cheilinus chlorourus http://fishbase.org/summary/Cheilinus-chlorourus.html
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Floral wrasse

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

pasuwa

Tridacna maxima https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/50589-Tridacna-maxima

Small Giant Clam

Example: via inaturalist.org

pawpawuk

Danaus plexippus https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/48662-Danaus-plexippus
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Monarch

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

Pawpawuk

Arcte coerula https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/356216-Arcte-coerula
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Ramie Moth

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

penesu

Scarus niger http://fishbase.org/summary/Scarus-niger.html
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Dusky parrotfish, swarthy parrotfish

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

phumha tasiapen

Caesio caerulaurea http://fishbase.org/summary/Caesio-caerulaurea.html
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Blue and gold fusilier, scissortail fusilier (deep sea)

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

prigsiwir ~ marasaw

Acanthurus lineatus http://fishbase.org/summary/Acanthurus-lineatus.html
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Lined Surgeonfish, Bluelined Surgeonfish ~ marasaw (Port Resolution dialect)

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

purupuru

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quantity of five coconuts

rimini

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n. father, dad

ring

This is a toxic plant for cows. When they eat it, they die. But the bark can be used to cover food for cooking--cover taro, cassava and other tubers with the leaves when they are being cooked on the fire. The leaves are not toxic to people--only cows.
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n. tree, 6 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3239)

Example: This is a toxic plant for cows. When they eat it, they die. But the bark can be used to cover food for cooking--cover taro, cassava and other tubers with the leaves when they are being cooked on the fire. The leaves are not toxic to people--only cows.

Rukwinao-ia-nɨrak

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n my esophagus

sarouei

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kind of banana

tangarua

tangarua

sea snake black and white

tekɨ-

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foreskin

teperpei

Unspecified, secret medicinal use.
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n. tree, 4 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3227)

Example: Unspecified, secret medicinal use.

tuku-

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n. inalienable sprout, shoot (of a plant which sends up multiple sprouts such as kava, banana, bamboo, etc.)

tuwai

Photo by Martial Wahe
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n. tree, 15 m tall

Example: Photo by Martial Wahe

yanar

Liza macrolepis http://fishbase.org/summary/Liza-macrolepis.html
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Largescale mullet

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

yesu

Parupeneus pleurostigma http://fishbase.org/summary/Parupeneus-pleurostigma.html
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Sidespot goatfish

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