anaclelen
n.
forecast
Speaker: Inglis 1882, p. 152
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atcatcaiyu
v.
to emit sound from a bottle or coconut
Speaker: Inglis 1882, p. 66
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ededel
n.
spring
Speaker: Inglis 1882, p. 188
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ehlili
v.
to burn ground for planting
Speaker: Inglis 1882, p. 74
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ethanethan
adj.
at a distance; on the other side of the road.
Speaker: Inglis 1882, p. 79
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eti laulau
adv.
soon
Speaker: Inglis 1882, p. 92
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incei u nasuantan
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subshrub, 0. 5 to 0. 7 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3212)
Example: The common name of this plant means "the plant that belongs to Nasuantan" that being the person who introduced it to Aneityum. He was a person taken from the island as a blackbirder and came back with this plant. It is used for medicine. When a person gets a fresh cut, squeeze the juice from the leaf and put the liquid on the cut to help it heal.
Scientific name: Stachytarpheta jamaicensis, Speaker: Wina Nasauman
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indinbev
injedete anawanarin
inlahlah
n.
daylight
Speaker: Inglis 1882, p. 141
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inmadidi
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shrub, 3 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3499)
Example: This plant has an unspecified medical use. Children make slingshots out of the fork of the stem of this tree.
Scientific name: Ervatamia orientalis, Speaker: Titiya Lalep
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inmesese
n.
the cold season; winter
Speaker: Inglis 1882, p. 87
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inpecelelcei paralelcei
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tree, 18-20 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3584)
Example: The young stems of this tree are very light, and used to make spears for fishing--they float. The stems are used to make the poles that connect the outrigger to the canoe. Good to make a fishing spear with as with others, timber. Leaves used with other plants to heal a sick woman who is sick from a male spirit – PARALELCEI – This lead with other leaves unspecified, tie together pound juice out of it and put juice in bamboo, cover top w/ wild cane leaf and take to sick woman before sunset, give to her to drink, before wave bamboo around her, open it and pour a bit on her head and drink a bit and wash her face, then break bamboo and discard it before sunset. Then tell spirit to go away. Symptoms such as a miscarriage or continued period, or dream and see the male spirit, or dream of snakes from the forest.
Scientific name: Calophyllum neoebudicum, Speaker: Titiya Lalep
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intinan mese
n.
dry land planted
Speaker: Inglis 1882, p. 89
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intinan tal
n.
a plantation of taro
Speaker: Inglis 1882, p. 89
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intisiaicai
n.
kind of flower or flowers (see def. for "elwa")
Speaker: Inglis 1882, p. 77
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jupmulmul
n.
the cool of the evening
Speaker: Inglis 1882, p. 91
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karu uwaruwa
n.
wind-related term; no definition provided
Speaker: Inglis 1882, p. 114
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laulau
adj.
long, applied to time
Speaker: Inglis 1882, p. 92
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lelen
adj.
unripe
Speaker: Inglis 1882, p. 196
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muri muri
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well branched tree, 8 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3461)
Example: The fruit of this species are poisonous. In ancient times the ancestors used the "fork" (branch growing out of main stem) of this wood to catch lobsters between the two parts of the stem.
Scientific name: Ochrosia elliptica, Speaker: Titiya Lalep
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nafakaka
n.
a blossom; the spathe of a coconut used as light; also "nafaketa"
Speaker: Inglis 1882, p. 94
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nagagnit
nahtaicai
n.
plant
Speaker: Inglis 1882, p. 172
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nahtancai upunupun
n.
thorn
Speaker: Inglis 1882, p. 193
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nakweiwei
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treelet to 1 m, sterile. In transition zone from pine forest to scrub forest. (collection: Michael J. Balick #4981)
Example: The wood is used to make a fishing spear. Cut the straight stems, heat it in fire, straighten it as much as needed, cool the stem, peel the bark off of the stem and let it cure for 1 month. In the past, the end of the spear was carved into a sharp point and used for fishing. Now steel rods are placed on the tip to catch the fish. This is used in shallow water (fresh water or sea water) as the wood is heavy and can sink. People making these spears go to older forests that are higher up to collect the wood.
Speaker: Tony Keith
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namotmot
n.
grass; also "namutmut"
Speaker: Inglis 1882, p. 95
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namumuatamag
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epiphyte on fallen tree, growing in disturbed forest. Fruit. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3474)
Example: When children feel weak, this is a good medicine for them. Squeeze the leaves and give the child (3-5 years of age) one tea spoon of the juice and it is said to make them strong again.
Scientific name: Appendicula reflexa, Speaker: Titiya Lalep
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nam̃am̃a
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epiphytic orchid, growing in dense rainforest along river. Flowers pink. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4058)
Scientific name: Dendrobium rarum, Speaker: Wina Nasauman
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nanad
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shrub to 1. 5 m, flowers white. Red clay soil (collection: Michael J. Balick #4882)
Example: Use the leaves to make compost to be placed at the bottom of the hole where taro is to be planted, cover with soil and grow the taro in that hole. Serves as a fertilizer.
Scientific name: Scaevola neoebudica, Speaker: Natu Kenneth
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nanad
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shrub to 2 m, flowers white. (collection: Michael J. Balick #4926)
Example: Use the leaves to make compost to be placed at the bottom of the hole where taro is to be planted, cover with soil and grow the taro in that hole. Serves as a fertilizer.
Scientific name: Scaevola taccada, Speaker: Natu Kenneth
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nanad
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shrub, 1 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3553)
Example: 1. A stimulant plant. If a person is going to their garden early in the morning before the sun come up, break 2 top young leaves and chew and swallow the liquid, spitting out the fiber. This makes the person able to work harder and not feel tired while in the fields. It was noted that "a person can do the work of many people if they chew this." 2. The leaves are used for fertilizer for taro--put a bunch of leaves in a hole were taro is to be planted as a compost/antibiotic. This practice is said to kill all of the bad organisms such as bacttively impact the health of the taro plant. 3. This one collected from coastal area, ?? one collected in forest area. People take 4 leaves, chew leaves, swallow juice, gives energy to work hard the entire day. For fishing, take lots of ripe fruits and put in pocket, you will be able to catch a lot of fish. It brings good fortune when fishing. Roots – take one root, wash where a woman is giving birth to a newborn baby, give a drop of the juice from the root to clear the mucus in the throat.
Scientific name: Scaevola taccada, Speaker: Titiya Lalep
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nanad
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shrub. Growing near the beach. (collection: Ashley A McGuigan #4)
Example: 1. Dried branches from this plant can be used to roast vegetable crops that women eat if they have problems becoming pregnant. 2. Firewood, burns well. 3. Some people will eat the green fruit for protection against black magic. Eat 5 fruits for this. Eat it only once – will last for a year.
Scientific name: Scaevola taccada, Speaker: Wina Nasauman
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nanad cop̃ou
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small shrub, 0. 5 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3219)
Example: 1. A stimulant plant. If a person is going to their garden early in the morning before the sun come up, break 2 top young leaves and chew and swallow the liquid, spitting out the fiber. This makes the person able to work harder and not feel tired while in the fields. It was noted that "a person can do the work of many people if they chew this." 2. The leaves are used for fertilizer for taro--put a bunch of leaves in a hole were taro is to be planted as a compost/antibiotic. This practice is said to kill all of the bad organisms such as bacttively impact the health of the taro plant. 3. This species is collected in the coastal areas, and is different from the one that looks similar to it, that grows in the forested areas. People take 4 leaves, chew leaves, swallow juice, gives energy to work hard the entire day. For fishing, take lots of ripe fruits and put in pocket, you will be able to catch a lot of fish. It brings good fortune when fishing. Roots – take one root, wash where a woman is giving birth to a newborn baby, give a drop of the juice from the root to clear the mucus in the throat.
Scientific name: Scaevola taccada, Speaker: Wina Nasauman
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nanad op̃a
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tree, 4-5 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3542)
Example: Some people use the dried leaves of this plant when there is no tobacco. Roll the leaves and smoke them. This is a good plant to lay under as a shade along the coast. Good firewood. The leaves are used with other leaves as part of a ceremony to calm the sea.* Burn leaves in a special place and toss ashes in the sea – sea will be calm.* When you are paddling to another island. Carry them with you and toss in sea as you go. Also goes with fasting and cleansing when traveling in this way.
Scientific name: Argusia argentea, Speaker: Titiya Lalep
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narutu arari
n.
wind-related term; no definition provided
Speaker: Inglis 1882, p. 113
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nathat
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stone wall for building a garden
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2018, Aneityum island.
Speaker: Romario Yaufati
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nathat uwun jap
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stone wall for beach
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2018, Aneityum island.
Speaker: Romario Yaufati
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naupiñiña
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terrestrial fern, growing in secondary forest along the river. Leaves c. 2. 25 m long. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3656)
Example: Put several leaves of this species together to wrap food, especially the fresh water eel, and to carry plants of taro, kava, holding the leaves over one’s shoulder to carry these crops.
Scientific name: Pronephrium rubrinerve, Speaker: Titiya Lalep
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necñanman
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small tree, 4 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4026)
Example: 1. The name of this plant means birdfoot. Accordingly, portions of this plant are used when a fire is smoky, to abate the smoke.
Scientific name: Plerandra actinostigma, Speaker: Titiya Lalep
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nefelelicai has
n.
tares
Speaker: Inglis 1882, p. 192
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nefitan nedoon nedoon
n.
kind of breadfruit
Speaker: Inglis 1882, p. 118
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nejecjeñ
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small tree, 5 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4059)
Scientific name: Leukosyke australis, Speaker: Wina Nasauman
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nejecjeñ
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tree, 5 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3652)
Scientific name: Leucosyke australis, Speaker: Titiya Lalep
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nekinkin
n.
kind of plant, grass, or fern
Speaker: Inglis 1882, p. 120
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nepjenepjen
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epiphytic vine climbing on trees, growing in dense rainforest. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4091)
Example: 1. When a child is between 1 mos. and 1 yr. if the father persists too soon in resuming sexual relations with the mother, the child can become sick. In preparation for the sickness, green leaves are collected. When the sickness occurs, the leaves (now dry) are burned and the baby is washed with the charcoal. 2. After visitors leaves one’s house, one must not hurry to return to their gardens. One waits a few days, then swims with the rachis of this fern tied about their waist. If this practice is not followed, it is believed that the plants in one’s gardens will grow weak.
Scientific name: Selliguea plantaginea, Speaker: Titiya Lalep
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nerere
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strangler tree, 12 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3694)
Scientific name: Ficus obliqua, Speaker: Wina Nasauman
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nerere
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tree, 8-10 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4141)
Scientific name: Ficus obliqua, Speaker: Wina Nasauman
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netcetec
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trees, 3-4 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3473)
Example: 1. This species is excellent for firewood as it gives off less smoke than other types of wood. 2. The wood is good for making roof rafters on which to tie thatch. 3. Use this for planting pole, for taro, cane, and kava.
Scientific name: Alstonia vitiensis, Speaker: Titiya Lalep
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netemu or nidwumnumu
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epiphyte on main trunk of Hernandia moerenhoutiana, pendant (1. 7 m long) (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3648)
Example: Name means fish skeleton. Ornamental but needs a lot of watering.
Scientific name: Dendrobium involutum, Speaker: Titiya Lalep
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netet
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kind of flowering plant (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4792)
Scientific name: Excoecaria agallocha, Speaker: Wina Nasauman
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netethae
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shrub, 1. 5 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3604)
Example: The fruits are edible when ripe--eating them turns the tongue purple. 1. To cure headaches - Someone other than the woman must prepare this. Break the top branch of netethae and remove leaves for use. Combine with the top leaves of the top branch of nelmaha. Chew the leaves and drink the juice. Do this when the sun is setting on the horizon. The woman gives the leftover fibers to the person who prepared the medicine and that person goes and throws the fibers in the direction of the setting sun. 2. Ancestors 4 top branches and chew and spit out remaining fiber will destroy the effects of a love potion that is too strong – meaning that the husband or wife will miss the other person too much so that they become mentally ill. 3. Edible fruits: eating them turns tongue black/purple.
Scientific name: Melastoma malabathricum, Speaker: Wina Nasauman
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nididao
n.
Ficus adenosperma
Example: Stalk: chewed, agaist headache
Scientific name: Ficus adenosperma, Speaker: Bradacs 2011, p. 443
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nihivaeñ p̃ap̃
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tree, 4 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3517)
Example: 1. The leaves of the young plant are used to wrap food for cooking on a fire. 2. The wood is used for temporary houses, for making rafters that are said to last a long time. 3. The wood is strong and used to carve paddles for the canoe. 4. It is also grown and used for firewood. 5. Firewood, (6) use as local plate. 7. On west side of island, take old coconut, fill with water, put lead into hole on end, take out and give to baby to drink and it will help the baby talk.
Scientific name: Macaranga tanarius, Speaker: Titiya Lalep
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nijeuc nijeuc
n.
kind of plant, grass, or fern
Speaker: Inglis 1882, p. 120
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nititidei
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epiphytic liana on main trunk of Hernandia moerenhoutiana, growing in secondary forest above river. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3658)
Example: This plant has a secret, unspecified use.
Scientific name: Microsorum grossum, Speaker: Titiya Lalep
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nokoko
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tree, 3-4 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3540)
Example: The straight trunk of this tree is used to make canoes. The black seed in the fruit is used to make necklaces. The inner bark is peeled and crushed in sea water and rubbed in the hair to make it curly. People do this treatment every day to make long hair curl like a rasta.
Scientific name: Hernandia nymphaeifolia, Speaker: Titiya Lalep
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nomotmot
n.
grass
Speaker: Inglis 1882, p. 120
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nomotmot ijis
n.
kind of plant, grass, or fern
Speaker: Inglis 1882, p. 120
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numurumu
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epiphyte on Syzygium tree, growing in secondary forest along trail above river. old fruits. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #3660)
Example: Put several leaves of this species together to wrap food, especially the fresh water eel, and to carry plants of taro, kava, holding the leaves over one’s shoulder to carry these crops. Used as a baby’s remedy for when the baby is crying too much because the parents are having to much sex. The baby will also be slow to grow and be thin. To remedy this, must wash the baby with the following mixture: nekei atimi (bark), nohos atimi (green skin of the stem), nepnatimi ataman (part not specified). Scrap about 1 inch cubed of the nekei atimi into your hand along with 1in x 4in of the first layer of the green skin of the banana stem (nohos atimi), and the top 8 leaves from about two separate branches of the nepnatimi ataman. Bind all ingredients together and pound them and put everything in the baby’s water for bathing. Wash the baby in water made with this mixture. Do not wipe the baby dry but let it air dry. The next day when you wash the baby with soap, you must re-wash them with the mixture again. Do this for 5 days with the same water mixture. It may small bad but that is okay. Finally on day 5, take the juice from the outter layer of skin on the stem of the banana, nohos atimi, and give a full spoonful of the juice to the baby to drink. Other plants can be added to the bathing water but these are the three primary ingredients.
Scientific name: Procris pedunculata, Speaker: Titiya Lalep
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nuputuligighap
n.
stem of coconut leaf
Speaker: Inglis 1882, p. 188
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nuripapa
n.
wind-related term; no definition provided
Speaker: Inglis 1882, p. 114
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pospos
n.
a small red berry used as beads
Speaker: Inglis 1882, p. 107
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rere
adj.
leafless; fading
Speaker: Inglis 1882, p. 107
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rohalrohal
adj.
rough, applied to sugarcane-leaf thatch
Speaker: Inglis 1882, p. 107
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romo romo
n.
vine to 1 m, fruits black. Secondary forest. (collection: Michael J. Balick #4906)
Scientific name: Geitonoplesium cymosum, Speaker: Natu Kenneth
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safenunui
n.
kind of taro
Speaker: Inglis 1882, p. 119
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tatalaha
n.
kind of taro
Speaker: Inglis 1882, p. 119
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tatau
tatau
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tehtehen
n.
blossom (open)
Speaker: Inglis 1882, p. 129
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tehtehin
n.
an open blossom
Speaker: Inglis 1882, p. 108
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ucjicjid
v.a.
to heap up earth to taro
Speaker: Inglis 1882, p. 109
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unasuandan
n.
Stachytarpheta cayennesis
Example: Juice squeezed from leaves, wounds.
Speaker: Bradacs 2011, p. 444
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