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hma
[ hma ]
n. Palelipped Surgeonfish
Scientific name: Acanthurus leucocheilus via FishBase
Example: Photo by Dennis Polack / FishWise Professional, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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kaomaru
n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5251)
Scientific name: Abutilon indicum
Example: Photo by pl_stenger / iNaturalist, License: CC-BY-NC. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))
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nisori
[ nisouri ]
A traditional broom
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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sasua
[ sasua ]
n. Oriental Sweetlips
Scientific name: Plectorhinchus vittatus via FishBase
Example: Photo by Mark Rosenstein / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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mahmaji
[ mahmaʃi ]
n. Bluespine Unicornfish
Scientific name: Naso unicornis via FishBase
Example: Photo by Ross D. Robertson / Shorefishes of the Neotropics, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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mafe
[ maɸei ]
n. Longfin African Conger, Moustache Conger, Blacklip Conger
Scientific name: Conger cinereus via FishBase
Example: Photo by Patrick Randall, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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hgavava
[ hŋaʋaʋa ]
fish part: insides, intestines
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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narua
n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5266)
Scientific name: Canna indica
Example: This species is grown as an ornamental around households. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))
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mu
[ mu ]
n. Redfin Bream
Scientific name: Monotaxis heterodon via FishBase
Example: Photo by Jan Messersmith, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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sasua
[ sasua ]
n. Yellowbanded Sweetlips
Scientific name: Plectorhinchus lineatus via FishBase
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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paru jigou
[ baru ʃiŋou ]
n. Crimson Jobfish, Rosy Snapper
( Bislama ) Braon Poulet
Scientific name: Pristipomoides filamentosus via FishBase
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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paua
[ ba:wa ]
n. Vermiculated Spinefoot, Vermiculate Rabbitfish
Scientific name: Siganus vermiculatus via FishBase
Example: Photo by Rick Winterbottom / FishWise Professional, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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fatoto
[ ɸatoto ]
Wooden pegs around outrigger beam keeping it in place.
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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totoama
[ toto’ama ]
n. Reef Needlefish, Reef Longtom
Scientific name: Strongylura incisa via FishBase
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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marau
[ marau ]
n. Pink Squirrelfish
Scientific name: Sargocentron tiereoides via FishBase
Example: Photo by Jeffrey T. Williams / Smithsonian Institution, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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sakavesi
[ sekaʋesi ]
n. Spotted Coralgrouper
Scientific name: Plectropomus maculatus via FishBase
Example: Photo by Mark Rosenstein / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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vave
[ ʋa:ʋe ]
n. Russell’s Snapper, Moses Perch
Scientific name: Lutjanus russellii via FishBase
Example: Photo by Andy A. Lewis / Lizard Island Research Station, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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marino
[ marinou ]
n. Marr’s Fusilier, Twinstripe Fusilier
Scientific name: Pterocaesio marri via FishBase
Example: Photo by Lesley Clements / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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umue
[ umwe ]
n. Bulbnose Unicornfish, Humpnose Unicornfish
Scientific name: Naso tonganus via FishBase
Example: Photo by Jean-Lou Justine / Wikimedia Commons, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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liko
[ likou ]
n. Globehead Parrotfish (Adult)
Scientific name: Scarus globiceps via FishBase
Example: Photo by J. E. Randall, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
liko
[ likou ]
n. Forsten’s Parrotfish, Bluepatch Parrotfish (Adult)
Scientific name: Scarus forsteni via FishBase
Example: Photo by Ian Shaw / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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fafa awaka
[ fafa awaka ]
The inside walls of the canoe.
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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tjinea
[ tʃinea ]
A traditional necklace.
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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kape
[ ka:pe ]
n. Two-Spot Red Snapper, Twinspot Snapper, Red Bass
Scientific name: Lutjanus bohar via FishBase
Example: Photo by Jeffrey T. Williams / Smithsonian Institution, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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moiau
[ mwejau ]
n. Globehead Parrotfish (Juvenile)
Scientific name: Scarus globiceps via FishBase
Example: Photo by Mark Rosenstein / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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ramarari
[ ramarari ]
n. Yellowspotted Trevally, Turrum
Scientific name: Carangoides fulvoguttatus via FishBase
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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kanai
[ kanai ]
n. Milkfish
Scientific name: Chanos chanos via FishBase
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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matuku
[ matuku ]
White-faced Heron
Scientific name: Egretta novaehollandiae
Example: Photo by Martin Pot, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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paru pula
[ baru pula ]
n. Deep Water Red Snapper, Ruby Snapper
( Bislama ) Sottell Red Poulet
Scientific name: Etelis carbunculus via FishBase
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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paru taplenake
[ baru taplenake ]
n. Eightbar Grouper
( Bislama ) Eit Ban Los
Scientific name: Hyporthodus octofasciatus via FishBase
Example: Photo by Fish Database of Taiwan, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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paru maru
[ baru maru ]
n. Golden Eye Jobfish, Goldeneye Snapper
( Bislama ) Yellofin White Poulet
Scientific name: Pristipomoides flavipinnis via FishBase
Example: Photo by J. E. Randall, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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murukina
[ murukina ]
A house component: the coconut leaf and wild cane walls of the house. Can be plain or intricately woven. Occasionally made from bamboo, though this lets more rain in.
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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sia
[ sija ]
n. Glasseye
Scientific name: Heteropriacanthus cruentatus via FishBase
Example: Photo by Rick Winterbottom / FishWise Professional, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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farigoi
[ ɸariŋoi ]
Canoe marking which signifies tribe and ownership.
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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kamoni tai
[ kamoni tai ]
n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5058)
Scientific name: Canavalia
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tarakisi
[ tarakisi ]
n. Threespot Squirrelfish, Horned Squirrelfish
Scientific name: Sargocentron cornutum via FishBase
Example: Photo by Mark Rosenstein / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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feata
[ ɸe’ata ]
n. White-Streaked Grouper
Scientific name: Epinephelus ongus via FishBase
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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hta
[ tʰa ]
The can used to bail water out of the canoe.
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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paua
[ ba:wa ]
n. Little Spinefoot, Scribbled Rabbitfish
Scientific name: Siganus spinus via FishBase
Example: Photo by Kathleen Kresner-Reyes / Fishbase, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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ika maru
[ ika maru ]
n. Forsten’s Parrotfish, Bluepatch Parrotfish
Scientific name: Scarus forsteni via FishBase
Example: Photo by Ian Shaw / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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pula
[ pula’ ]
n. Lattice Soldierfish, Violet Soldierfish
Scientific name: Myripristis violacea via FishBase
Example: Photo by Jeffrey T. Williams / Smithsonian Institution, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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jijifi
[ ʃiʃiɸi ]
n. Foxface
Scientific name: Siganus vulpinus via FishBase
Example: Photo by Biodiversity Institute of Ontario, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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ko uorukago
[ kou warukaŋou ]
n. Swordfish
( Bislama ) Swordfish
Scientific name: Xiphias gladius via FishBase
Example: Photo by Biodiversity Heritage Library, License: Public Domain via Fishes of Australia
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liko
[ likou ]
n. Bleeker’s Parrotfish
Scientific name: Chlorurus bleekeri via FishBase
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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marino
[ marinou ]
n. Three-Stripe Fusilier
Scientific name: Pterocaesio trilineata via FishBase
Example: Photo by Mark Rosenstein / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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moiau
[ mwejau ]
n. Yellowbarred Parrotfish (Juvenile)
Scientific name: Scarus dimidiatus via FishBase
Example: Photo by Mark Rosenstein / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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kauroukau
[ kauroukau ]
n. Forsten’s Parrotfish, Bluepatch Parrotfish (Juvenile)
Scientific name: Scarus forsteni via FishBase
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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papakaifi
[ papakaiɸi ]
fish part: pectoral fin
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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parurai
[ parurai ]
n. Common Dolphinfish, Mahi Mahi
( Bislama ) Mahi Mahi
Scientific name: Coryphaena hippurus via FishBase
Example: Photo by Alex Kerstitch / Shorefishes of the Eastern Tropical Pacific, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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gatara kosi
[ ŋatara kosi ]
n. Greasy Grouper
Scientific name: Epinephelus tauvina via FishBase
Example: Photo by Jeffrey T. Williams / Smithsonian Institution, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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toro faru
[ toro ɸaru ]
n. well branched tree, 4 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4155)
Scientific name: Micromelum minutum
Example: Wood used to make bows. The wood can be used to make house posts, but do not last long, perhaps 1-2 years.
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n. Tree to 15 m, dbh 20 cm. (collection: Michael J. Balick #5217)
Scientific name: Alphitonia zizyphoides
Example: The stems of this tree are good for timber that is used for house posts. The stems can also be burned for firewood. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))
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n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5225)
Scientific name: Morinda citrifolia
Example: The fruits are used as a medicine. For any generalized sickness in the body, collect a handful or two of ripe fruits, put them in a bottle with water, allow this to ferment for 5 days, and drink liquid 3x day before meals. For swellings on the body, heat the leaves over a fire and rub on the affected area 1x daily for as long as needed, when the swelling goes away. The stems of this tree are good for house posts as they last a long time. The leaves can be used to cover lap=lap when cooking. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))
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fe’ai
[ ɸe’ai ]
A type of shell. Possibly genus Conus.
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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sakavesi
[ sekaʋesi ]
n. Yellow-Edged Lyretail
Scientific name: Variola louti via FishBase
Example: Photo by Mark Rosenstein / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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tapatu vai
[ tapatu ʋai ]
n. Pickhandle Barracuda
Scientific name: Sphyraena jello via FishBase
Example: Photo by Mark Rosenstein / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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foga ifi
[ foŋa iɸi ]
n. Humphead Wrasse (Initial Phase)
Scientific name: Cheilinus undulatus via FishBase
Example: Photo by Klaus Stiefel, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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kisaria
[ kisaria ]
Willie Wagtail
Scientific name: Rhipidura leucophrys
Example: Photo by James Niland, License: CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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momorei
[ momoure ]
n. Orangespine Unicornfish, Clown Unicornfish
Scientific name: Naso lituratus via FishBase
Example: Photo by Mark Rosenstein / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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liko
[ likou ]
n. Yellowfin Parrotfish (Adult)
Scientific name: Scarus flavipectoralis via FishBase
Example: Photo by Mark Rosenstein / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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pararagi toga
[ pararaŋi toŋa ]
n. Black-Spot Surgeonfish, Eyespot Surgeonfish
Scientific name: Acanthurus bariene via FishBase
Example: Photo by zsispeo / Flickr, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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pula gogo
[ pulaŋoŋo ]
n. Shadowfin Soldierfish
Scientific name: Myripristis adusta via FishBase
Example: Photo by Anne Hoggett / Lizard Island Research Station, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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foi’ata
[ ɸoi’ata ]
n. banyan-forming fig tree, 5 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4183)
Scientific name: Ficus aspera
Example: The fiber of this plant is used as a rope. Collect the young shoots, strip off bark and use fresh as a rope, especially to tie and carry baskets or firewood. The birds eat fruits; hunters know this and they hunt there.
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kape
[ ka:pe ]
n. Mangrove Red Snapper, Mangrove Jack
Scientific name: Lutjanus argentimaculatus via FishBase
Example: Photo by Sascha Schultz / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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oromea
[ ora mea ]
n. Red Parrotfish (Juvenile)
Scientific name: Scarus xanthopleura via FishBase
Example: Photo by J. E. Randall, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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paua
[ ba:wa ]
n. Masked Spinefoot, Masked Rabbitfish
Scientific name: Siganus puellus via FishBase
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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firoa
[ ɸiroa ]
n. Yellowlip Emperor
Scientific name: Lethrnius xanthochilus via FishBase
Example: Photo by Jean-Lou Justine / Wikimedia Commons, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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jiji
[ ʃiʃi ]
Section joining upper and lower section of main canoe. Traditonally made of pandanus root.
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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tapatu
[ tapatu ]
n. Sawtooth Barracuda
Scientific name: Sphyraena putnamae via FishBase
Example: Photo by Stephanie W. Batzer, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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hma
[ hma ]
n. Eyestripe Surgeonfish, Pencil Surgeonfish
Scientific name: Acanthurus dussumieri via FishBase
Example: Photo by Ian Shaw / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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kapekanu
[ kapekanu ]
n. Common Bluestripe Snapper
Scientific name: Lutjanus kasmira via FishBase
Example: Photo by Lyle Vail / Lizard Island Research Station, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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gatara
[ ŋatara ]
n. Areolate Grouper
Scientific name: Epinephelus areolatus via FishBase
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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paru kapau
[ baru kapau ]
n. Saddle-Back Snapper
( Bislama ) Kusaka Brim
Scientific name: Paracaesio kusakarii via FishBase
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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bo
[ bo ]
A house component: central vertical beam.
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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paua
[ ba:wa ]
n. White-Spotted Spinefoot, White-Spotted Rabbitfish
Scientific name: Siganus fuscescens via FishBase
Example: Photo by Kathleen Kresner-Reyes / Fishbase, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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kapekanu
[ kapekanu ]
n. Five-Lined Snapper
Scientific name: Lutjanus quinquelineatus via FishBase
Example: Photo by Mark Rosenstein / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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tapatu
[ tapatu ]
n. Great Barracuda
( Bislama ) Barracuda
Scientific name: Sphyraena barracuda via FishBase
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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eture
[ eture ]
n. Yellowtail Scad
Scientific name: Atule mate via FishBase
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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poki
[ poki ]
Rainbow Lorikeet
Scientific name: Trichoglossus moluccanus
Example: Photo by user Cacophony, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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rawai
[ rawai ]
Middle, upper section of canoe which joins the front and back sections.
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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gatara
[ ŋatara ]
n. Brownspotted Grouper
Scientific name: Epinephelus chlorostigma via FishBase
Example: Photo by J. E. Randall, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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vitoka
[ ʋitoka ]
A house component: the door.
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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rai
[ rai ]
n. Needlescaled Queenfish
Scientific name: Scomberoides tol via FishBase
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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marino
[ marinou ]
n. Dark-Banded Fusilier, Neon Fusilier
Scientific name: Pterocaesio tile via FishBase
Example: Photo by Ian Shaw / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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furuseo
[ furuseo ]
Louisiade White-eye
Scientific name: Zosterops griseotinctus
Example: Photo by Remi Bigonneau, License: CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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All content copyright © Futuna Aniwa community (2016).
Talking Dictionary produced by K. David Harrison and Jeremy Fahringer. Botanical consultants: Michael J. Balick, Gregory M. Plunkett, Tom A. Ranker and Sean Thackurdeen. (2016-2018)
Futuna Aniwa language contributors include Ausdin Jackson, Takaronga Kuautonga, Nigasau Misikofo, Paul Navaika, Nigel Nesua, Iarawoi Rezel Samana, Anselon Seru, Donald Tamalua Wotu, Yaugani Zeiake and others as credited within the dictionary entries.
The Futuna Aniwa-English Talking Dictionary was made possible by award no. 1555675 from National Science Foundation for
"Collaborative Research: Plant, Fungal and Linguistic Diversity of Tafea Province, Vanuatu." This support is gratefully acknowledged.
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how to cite:
K. David Harrison. 2016.
Futuna Aniwa Talking Dictionary.
Swarthmore College.
http://www.talkingdictionary.org/futuna_aniwa