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-ahate

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

-akiek(i)

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v touch, nudge, rub, scratch, brush against

-apena

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v 1. order, set in order; 2. clean up, police, collect leavings of food (for fear of sorcery)

-arɨp

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v compress, tighten, close up, weave tightly

-askwini

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v var. of -skwini

-atɨgái

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v swallow

aosi kuri

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kill dog

apara naosian yaknawhi

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enough hurt or killed children

avi

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boat

Basis

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n harbor, port

Fira

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Port Vila

ia-kamani manioto mene nipikao

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v I eat manioc and taro fiji

(Bislama) mi kakae manioc mo taro fiji

ia-kapi namu

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I catch a fish

iapiuan

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flood

iapwis

iapwis
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squid

Ingris

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n. English

iuan u miuan u

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twenty

kaharkahár

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type of three pronged fish spear-head

kaiapomus

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a kind of shellfish

kamarwerew

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n my ass (buttocks)

kamkari ~ jamkari

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type of spider

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.

karikao

eatable shell, boiled in the saucepan or roasted in the fire
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kind of sea shell; droga

(Bislama) Droka

Example: eatable shell, boiled in the saucepan or roasted in the fire

katata ~ katate

katata ~ katate
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stone seat or wooden bench, often used in the Nakamal, for repose after kava drinking

kereiri

kereiri
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traditional woven fan

konweker

Photo by Martial Wahe
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n. tree, up to 15 m tall

Example: Photo by Martial Wahe

kotawɨr ienepek

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n. banyan tree bow string

kuankuma

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

Example: No use disclosed.

kuanuiru

Tools: The roots of this plant are used as a rope to fasten pig’s feet during the kastom ceremony. Landscape: This tree is planted as a shelter tree. Hunting: Pidgeons are known to eat the fruits of this tree. When hunters desire these birds, they will gather near to this tree. Fuel: The dried wood of this tree is used as a firewood.
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n. well branched tree, 10 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3036)

Example: Tools: The roots of this plant are used as a rope to fasten pig’s feet during the kastom ceremony. Landscape: This tree is planted as a shelter tree. Hunting: Pidgeons are known to eat the fruits of this tree. When hunters desire these birds, they will gather near to this tree. Fuel: The dried wood of this tree is used as a firewood.

kumhár

kumhár
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n cat’s cradle game

kumháu

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n star

kwankwesi

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

Example: Good for eating

kwatapatu

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n house component (ridge pole)

kásuke

kásuke
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n. swing, rope swing

lili

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n. kind of sugarcane, small, yellow in color

makawa kurira

makawa kurira
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n last quarter (moon phase)

makhum

Scarus longipinnis http://fishbase.org/summary/Scarus-longipinnis.html
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Highfin parrotfish

Example: Photo by Jeffrey T. Williams / Smithsonian Institution, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia

mango

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kind of mango, regular mango for eating

mantopani mariyango

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kind of cassava, from Port-Vila

Example: The root of this variety is made into lap-lap used in certain ceremonies

manuapen

Ducula melanochroa
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Black Imperial Pigeon

Example: Illustration by Joseph Smit / Wikimedia Commons, License: Public domain via es.wikipedia.org

maramara

maramara
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garland of plant worn on the head for decoration

nahpao akwes

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

naker

Food: Young leaves are eaten cooked.
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[nakɨr] n. terrestrial fern, 1 to 1.5 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3027)

Example: Food: Young leaves are eaten cooked.

nakoko

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

(Bislama) napiripiri

namatamai

Lethrinus xanthochilus http://fishbase.org/summary/Lethrinus-xanthochilus.html
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Yellowlip emperor

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

napaneien

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protective magic

napɨk

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[napɨk] kind of tree

narukwas

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kind of taro, has white flesh. The leaf petiole is dark red

Example: Only used for roasting

nas

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n milk

nasitov

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n. Indian coral tree

natuan

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.
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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.

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.

nawhan

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

Example: Photo by Martial Wahe

nekavai

Animal Feed: The green leaves of this plant are used to feed pigs. Hunting: The inner part of the long dry rhizome is woven to create a pidgeon trap.
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[nəfkafa:i] n. liana growing on trunk of hedycarya dorstenioides, in dense forest along ridge. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3009)

Example: Animal Feed: The green leaves of this plant are used to feed pigs. Hunting: The inner part of the long dry rhizome is woven to create a pidgeon trap.

nekethirau

Remove base from flower and chew flower--tastes sweet. Long ago there were no pens, you could use this flower to write message on wood.
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5138)

Example: Remove base from flower and chew flower--tastes sweet. Long ago there were no pens, you could use this flower to write message on wood.

nekira

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.
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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.

neyiagian

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n my breath

niar

Wood is strong and good to make houses with, particuarly house posts. Also good for firewood.
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n. tree to 30 m, dbh 2 m (collection: Michael J. Balick #4738)

Example: Wood is strong and good to make houses with, particuarly house posts. Also good for firewood.

niknapus

Acalypha wilkesiana
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n. shrub, 2 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3078)

nikrah

If a person has a sore body or headache, someone else chews the leaf of this plant and spits the chewed leaf on the specific part of the person where the pain is found. The herb should stick to that part of the body and be applied 1x in the morninig and 1x in the afternoon, leaving the plant on the person as long as it stays.
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n. small tree, 2.5-3 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3076)

Example: If a person has a sore body or headache, someone else chews the leaf of this plant and spits the chewed leaf on the specific part of the person where the pain is found. The herb should stick to that part of the body and be applied 1x in the morninig and 1x in the afternoon, leaving the plant on the person as long as it stays.

nimapare

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

nimusukwe

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n. decayed stump

Ningkaris

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Mountain beetwen yatukwei and High hill

nipiry

Cook young leaves in water for 5 min and then eat.
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n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5102)

Example: Cook young leaves in water for 5 min and then eat.

nitei nitei

Calochlaena straminea
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n. terrestrial; leaves up to ca. 2-2.5 m long. (collection: Tom A. Ranker #2616)

niuas

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n. oleander

noufoua

Construction: The timber of this plant is used as a hardwood for any part of a house. It is considered  one of the finest woods for this purpose. Ornamental: Branches of this tree are used to create carvings.
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n. tree, 8 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3010)

Example: Construction: The timber of this plant is used as a hardwood for any part of a house. It is considered one of the finest woods for this purpose. Ornamental: Branches of this tree are used to create carvings.

noukuanei

Photo by Martial Wahe
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n. tree with edible fruits

Example: Photo by Martial Wahe

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.

nukunene

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[nukunene] n. tree stump

nɨfamera

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n. kind of banana

nɨkɨrakiri

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branched coral

nɨmatagi asori

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hurricane

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n moustache

nɨmu kwatia tasiapen

Pterocaesio trilineata http://fishbase.org/summary/Pterocaesio-trilineata.html
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Three-Stripe Fusilier

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

nɨmɨtɨk

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kind of red soil found in south Tanna

nɨparapu

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wind direction: west-northwest wind

nɨpatakinuwak

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n my neck

nɨpɨk ~ nepik

nɨpɨk ~ nepik
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n. banyan tree

nɨre

nɨre
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n. ginger, used in cooking and in tea, used medicinally in tea to clear lungs and throat phlegm

pamrɨmera

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kind of green coconut

paupauk

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butterfly

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

popawɨk

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n. butterfly

punuár

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

rafo ia masana

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how are you?

(Bislama) osem wanem yufala oraet ?

rɨhɨ

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n. kind of thorny beach vine with purple flowers

sarakweis

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yolk of egg

taik

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banana (general term)

tamarua

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boy

tauparsiur

People use this to cover or wrap banana and cassava prior to cooking in a boiling pot; when the food is cooked the leaf is discarded. Flowers used for decoration. This is an imported cultivated plant.
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n. large herb, growing at edge of garden. bracts red. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3071)

Example: People use this to cover or wrap banana and cassava prior to cooking in a boiling pot; when the food is cooked the leaf is discarded. Flowers used for decoration. This is an imported cultivated plant.

taurkava

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kava bowl

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.

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.

tɨpwesin

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n tidal pool, salt evaporation pool

tɨsi ramher

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phrase the sea is calm

veru

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month name (archaic, corresponding to February)

Yapar

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n dwarf, midget

yapha

Naso unicornis http://fishbase.org/summary/Naso-unicornis.html
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Bluespine unicornfish

ɨsiuan

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v. to whisper