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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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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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kanai
[ kanai ]
n. Fringelip Mullet, Wartylip Mullet
Scientific name: Crenimugil crenilabis via FishBase
Example: Photo by Jeffrey T. Williams / Smithsonian Institution, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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kanai
[ kanai ]
n. Largescale Mullet
Scientific name: Liza macrolepis via FishBase
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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kanai
[ kanai ]
n. Squaretail Mullet
Scientific name: Liza vaigiensis via FishBase
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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kanai
[ kanai ]
n. Bluespot Mullet
Scientific name: Moolgarda seheli via FishBase
Example: Photo by Biodiversity Institute of Ontario, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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kanai
[ kanai ]
n. Flathead Grey Mullet, Sea Mullet, Grey Mullet
Scientific name: Mugil cephalus via FishBase
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 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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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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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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kape kanu
[ kape kanu ]
n. Common Bluestripe Snapper
( Bislama ) Sone
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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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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kapekanu
[ kapekanu ]
n. Bigeye Snapper
Scientific name: Lutjanus lutjanus via FishBase
Example: Photo by J. E. Randall, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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kapekanu
[ kapekanu ]
n. Malabar Blood Snapper, Saddletail Snapper, Large-Mouthed Nannygai
( Bislama ) Red Snapa
Scientific name: Lutjanus malabaricus via FishBase
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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kapekanu
[ kapekanu ]
n. One-Spot Snapper
Scientific name: Lutjanus monostigma via FishBase
Example: Photo by Jeffrey T. Williams / Smithsonian Institution, License: CC BY-SA 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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kapkapa
[ kapkapa ]
Glossy Swiftlet and White-rumped Swiftlet
Scientific name: Collocalia esculenta and Collocalia spodiopygius
Example: Photo by T R Shankar Raman, License: CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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kasi
[ kasi ]
n. Skipjack Tuna
( Bislama ) Skipjack
Scientific name: Katsuwonus pelamis via FishBase
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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kasoki
[ kasoki ]
A house component: the lattice of small sticks onto which the leaf walls are fastened.
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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kasoki
[ kasoki ]
A house component: the lattice of small sticks onto which the leaf walls are fastened.
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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kata
[ kataʔ ]
n. epiphyte. (collection: Tom A. Ranker #2527)
Scientific name: Asplenium nidus
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kato iotea
[ kato iotea ]
A type of traditional woven bag.
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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kato vaka
[ kato ʋaka ]
Type of traditional woven bag.
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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kaufakawara
[ kaufaghawara ]
A house component: series of long, horizontal beams.
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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n. Tree to 20 m, dbh 4 cm. (collection: Michael J. Balick #5218)
Scientific name: Bambusa vulgaris
Example: The thin stems of this plant are used to make a fishing rod. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))
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kauraku
n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5271)
Scientific name: Vitex trifolia
Example: The stems of this plant are used as firewood. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))
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kauroukau
[ kauroukau ]
n. Chameleon Parrotfish
Scientific name: Scarus chameleon via FishBase
Example: Photo by Erik Schlogl / iNaturalist.org, License: CC BY-NC 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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kaurounu
[ kaurounu ]
n. Hound Needlefish, Crocodile Longtom
Scientific name: Tylosurus crocodilus crocodilus via FishBase
Example: Photo by Philippe Bourjon / Fishbase, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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kauvmaka fatoto
[ kauvmaka ɸatoto ]
Y-shaped stick used to hold up the outrigger beam.
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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kauvmaka kiato
[ kauvmaka kiato ]
Y-shaped stick used to hold up the outrigger beam.
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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kauvmaka kiato
[ kauvmaka kiato ]
Y-shaped stick (peg) used to attach the outrigger beam.
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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kiato
[ kiato ]
The beams connecting the main canoe to the outrigger.
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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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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ko
[ kou ]
n. Sailfish
( Bislama ) Sailfish
Scientific name: Istiophorus platyperus via FishBase
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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ko kava
[ ko kaʋa ]
n. liana, growing in well developed secondary forest. flowers pale pink. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4154)
Scientific name: Derris indica
Example: Used as a fish poison. Macerate stems and put into pool with water. Smash further until juice comes out. As a result, fish are stunned and can be harvested.
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ko uorukago
[ kou warukaŋou ]
n. Black Marlin
( Bislama ) Black Marlin
Scientific name: Istiompax indica via FishBase
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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ko uorukago
[ kou warukaŋou ]
n. Striped Marlin
( Bislama ) Striped Marlin
Scientific name: Kajikia audax via FishBase
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 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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kokau
[ kokau ]
A house component: diagonal upward beams forming the A-shape of the house.
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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n. Herb to 0.5 m. (collection: Michael J. Balick #5209)
Scientific name: Stachytarpheta jamaicensis
Example: This plant is used as a styptic, to stop wounds from bleeding. Mash as much leaf as needed to cover the wound and place it directly on the wound. Also, for treating sores to help them heal, take the tops of 4 stems and squeeze the juice directly on the sore. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))
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kouhmara
[ kouhmara ]
n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5057)
Scientific name: Abutilon
Example: Unspecified medicinal use.
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koupa
[ koupa ]
A fence made of small sticks.
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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kovkavatua
[ koʋkaʋatua ]
n. treelet, 2-3 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4184)
Scientific name: Macropiper latifolium
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kuku
[ kuku ]
Fruit Doves
Scientific name: Ptilinopus
Example: Photo by Papier K, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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kurapo
[ kurapo ]
n. Tang’s Snapper
( Bislama ) Yello Brim
Scientific name: Lipocheilus carnolabrum via FishBase
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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kurapo
[ kurapou ]
n. Pacific Yellowtail Emperor
Scientific name: Lethrinus atkinsoni via FishBase
Example: Photo by Jeffrey T. Williams / Smithsonian Institution, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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kurapo
[ kurapou ]
n. Orange-Spotted Emperor, Yellowfin Emperor
Scientific name: Lethrinus erythracanthus via FishBase
Example: Photo by FAO / Fishbase, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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kurapo
[ kurapou ]
n. Longfin Emperor
Scientific name: Lethrinus erythropterus via FishBase
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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kurapo
[ kurapou ]
n. Longspine Emperor
Scientific name: Lethrinus genivittatus via FishBase
Example: Photo by Museum of New Zealand / Te Papa Tongarewa, License: CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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kurapo
[ kurapou ]
n. Thumbprint Emperor, Blackspot Emperor
Scientific name: Lethrinus harak via FishBase
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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kurapo
[ kurapou ]
n. Grass Emperor
Scientific name: Lethrinus laticaudis via FishBase
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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kuriri
[ kuriri ]
Curlews and Sandpipers
Scientific name: Scolopacidae
Example: Photo by Mdf, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5243)
Scientific name: Delarbrea paradoxa
Example: The wood is collected for firewood. It is good for cooking lap lap in the earth oven. When cooking in the earth oven, the leaves are used to cover the stones on the fire, and then when the oven is covered with stones, put these leaves on top of the oven. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))
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kuru kuru
[ kuru kuru ]
n. sparsely branched tree, growing in well developed secondary forest. young fruits green. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4149)
Scientific name: Delarbrea paradoxa
Example: Cover top layer of earth oven.
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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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liko
[ likou ]
n. Pacific Slopehead Parrotfish, Tan-Faced Parrotfish
Scientific name: Chlorurus frontalis via FishBase
Example: Photo by Jeffrey T. Williams / Smithsonian Institution, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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liko
[ likou ]
n. Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish
Scientific name: Chlorurus spilurus via FishBase
Example: Photo by John Turnbull, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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liko
[ likou ]
n. Yellowbarred Parrotfish (Adult)
Scientific name: Scarus dimidiatus via FishBase
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 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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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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liko
[ likou ]
n. Bridled Parrotfish (Adult)
Scientific name: Scarus frenatus via FishBase
Example: Photo by John Turnbull, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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liko
[ likou ]
n. Blue-Barred Parrotfish (Adult)
Scientific name: Scarus ghobban via FishBase
Example: Photo by J. E. Randall, License: CC BY-NC 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. Highfin Parrotfish (Adult)
Scientific name: Scarus longipinnis via FishBase
Example: Photo by Jeffrey T. Williams / Smithsonian Institution, 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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mafe
[ maɸei ]
n. Yellow-Edged Moray
Scientific name: Gymnothorax flavimarginatus via FishBase
Example: Photo by Bernard Dupont, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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mahmaji
[ mahmaʃi ]
n. Humpback Unicornfish
Scientific name: Naso brachycentron 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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mahmaji
[ mahmaʃi ]
n. Elongate Unicornfish, Slender Unicornfish
Scientific name: Naso lopezi via FishBase
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 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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maire
[ maire ]
n. terrestrial. (collection: Tom A. Ranker #2524)
Scientific name: Microsorum grossum
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maji ra hgu
[ maʃi ra hŋu ]
n. small tree, 3 m tall (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4153)
Scientific name: Tabernaemontana
Example: A Y-branch (forked wood) to make a slingshot, and also to make an arrowhead for an arrow to shoot bird.
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makaka
[ makaka ]
n. terrestrial; leaves up to 0.75 m; common. (collection: Tom A. Ranker #2525)
Scientific name: Selaginella rechingeri
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manini
[ manini ]
n. Convict Surgeonfish, Convict Tang
Scientific name: Acanthurus triostegus via FishBase
Example: Photo by Philippe Bourjon / Fishbase, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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marari sega
[ marariseŋa ]
n. Orangespotted Trevally
Scientific name: Carangoides bajad via FishBase
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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marari sega
[ marariseŋa ]
n. Bluefin Trevally
Scientific name: Caranx melampygus via FishBase
Example: Photo by Jan Messersmith, License: CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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marari sega
[ marariseŋa ]
n. Brassy Trevally
Scientific name: Caranx papuensis via FishBase
Example: Photo by ANFC, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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marau
[ marau ]
n. Silverspot Squirrelfish, Tailspot Squirrelfish
Scientific name: Sargocentron caudimaculatum via FishBase
Example: Photo by Richard Ling, License: CC BY-SA 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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marau roa
[ marau uroa ]
n. Bluelined Squirrelfish, Tahitian Squirrelfish
Scientific name: Sargocentron tiere via FishBase
Example: Photo by Jeffrey T. Williams / Smithsonian Institution, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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marau ta
[ marau ta ]
n. Sabre Squirrelfish
Scientific name: Sargocentron spiniferum 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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marau ta
[ marau ta ]
n. Violet Squirrelfish
Scientific name: Sargocentron violaceum via FishBase
Example: Photo by Jeffrey T. Williams / Smithsonian Institution, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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marino
[ marinou ]
n. Blue And Gold Fusilier, Scissortail Fusilier, Goldband Fusilier
Scientific name: Caesio caerulaurea via FishBase
Example: Photo by Dennis Polack / Fishwise Professional, License: CC BY-SA 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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marino
[ marinou ]
n. Redbelly Yellow Fusilier
Scientific name: Caesio cuning via FishBase
Example: Photo by Ross D. Robertson / Shorefishes of the Neotropics, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 via Fishes of Australia
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marino
[ marinou ]
n. Yellow And Blueback Fusilier, Blue And Yellow Fusilier
Scientific name: Caesio teres via FishBase
Example: Photo by Mark Rosenstein / iNaturalist.org, 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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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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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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masi
[ masi ]
n. type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5053)
Scientific name: Wikstroemia
Example: Strip bark 3 in. wide mash like tapa cloth, can join 2-3 pieces like tapa by beating it together, use as belt for men to hold penis--this was a practice of ancient peoples.
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mata poto
[ mata poto ]
A type of shell. Possibly genus Vasum.
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
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matagi
[ mataŋi ]
n. epiphyte. (collection: Tom A. Ranker #2526)
Scientific name: Aglaomorpha rigidula
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n. type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5237)
Scientific name: Kalanchoe pinnata
Example: Name means "thick leaves." This is an ornamental plant introduced by the missionaries. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))
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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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K. David Harrison. 2016.
Futuna Aniwa Talking Dictionary.
Swarthmore College.
http://www.talkingdictionary.org/futuna_aniwa