ekega
fegeitua
v
to poison, bewitch, curse
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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fere
adj
knotted or snarled (of fishing line)
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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forogafiji
n
holes though sinet in canoe making
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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fuga
gatara kosi
hlaga aika
v
to fish using large nets
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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htunu
v
to cook, roast on embers
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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kapekanu
kapekanu
karupaua
n
pudding with coconut stirred into it
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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kaumagirasi
n.
Tree to 20 m, dbh 4 cm. (collection: Michael J. Balick #5218)
Example: The thin stems of this plant are used to make a fishing rod. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))
Scientific name: Bambusa vulgaris
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Kavimeta
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[kawiameta ]
One of the two moieties on Futuna island. Half of the population of each village comes from this moiety.
Speaker: Nigel Nesua
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kete
n
square woven mat for sitting on
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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ko kava
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[ko kaʋa]
n.
liana, growing in well developed secondary forest. flowers pale pink. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4154)
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.
Scientific name: Derris indica, Speaker: Takaronga Kuautonga
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kokau
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[kokau]
A house component: diagonal upward beams forming the A-shape of the house.
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
Speaker: Anselon Seru
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mahmata
n
appearance, likeness, face
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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marau
melomelo
melomelo
moana
n
the sea (particularly the deep sea)
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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mumopil
n
plant sp. which can create antidote to poisonous fish spines
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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mutu
nami
n.
type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5224)
Example: The stems of this tree are used to make firewood. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))
Scientific name: Phyllanthus ciccoides
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natehmu
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[natehmu]
n.
well branched tree, growing in dense forest. fruits white. (collection: Gregory M. Plunkett #4185)
Example: This tree is used for house posts, as it produces a hardwood.
Scientific name: dicot tree, Speaker: Takaroga Kuautonga
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nau nau
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[nau nau]
n.
type of flowering plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5056)
Example: Termites like to live in this wood. Collect termites from this plant and give to young chickens as food.
Scientific name: Scaevola, Speaker: Ausdin Jackson
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nonu
n.
type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5225)
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))
Scientific name: Morinda citrifolia
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pakehkisi
n
green coconut not ready to drink
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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paua
peipai taro
a small taro, just above the ground
Speaker: Dougherty 1983
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phane
pomea
n.
type of plant (collection: Michael J. Balick #5269)
Example: This species is grown as an ornamental around households. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))
Scientific name: Malvaviscus arboreus
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pusiki tai
rawai
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[rawai]
Middle, upper section of canoe which joins the front and back sections.
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
Speaker: Anselon Seru
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Retu Matoga
roi
ruku
sili
n.
Herb to 50 cm. (collection: Michael J. Balick #5216)
Example: Photo by raphaelsandro / iNaturalist, License: CC-BY-NC. The leaves of this plant are said to be a good local cabbage, cooked in soup and other foods. The fruits are used to spice food, giving it a hot taste. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))
Scientific name: Capsicum annuum
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Sorenau
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The name of the highest part of Futuna, at 666 meters. Good for planting taro.
Speaker: Nigasau Misikofo
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sukale
suku
taufufu
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A house component: type of horizontal beam at the apex of the house.
Example: Photo by K. David Harrison, Dec. 2017
Speaker: Anselon Seru
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tjinea
umue umue
vetei
vetei
vetei
vitoka