| Language |
Reconstruction |
Reflex |
Description |
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Nukuoro
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AN.KAPI.A
|
Gabi/dia
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Held firmly (by something not part of the human body
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Rennellese
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AN.KAPI.A
|
Kapi/tia
|
Caught, stuck, enmeshed, as a snake in a tight place
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Rennellese
|
PN.KAPI.C
|
Kapi/tia
|
To be pressed close, as in a crowd
|
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Hawaiian
|
PN.FUHI.B
|
Hui
|
Join, unite, combine; an association of people...
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Easter Island
|
NP.NUAFINE
|
Nuahine
|
Mujer vieja, anciana
|
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West Futuna
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NP.QAO-ATEA
|
T/autia, aoate (ANI), aotea (FUT)
|
Midday
|
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Nukuoro
|
PN.TUQA-.2A
|
Dua
|
Diameter (of rope etc.)
|
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Rarotongan
|
OC.QEPA
|
Epa(epa)
|
Honour ceremonially, dedicate, consecrate
|
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Takuu
|
PN.MAA-TINO
|
Maatino
|
Distinguishable, clear, diferentiated, known; be clear about, understand
|
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Tuvalu
|
PN.MAA-TINO
|
Masino
|
To be put into order, proper place; to indicate, differentiate
Phonologically Irregular
|
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West Uvea
|
OC.FUE.1A
|
Fue maaoli
|
Liane, Ipomoea pes-caprae
|
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Samoan
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NP.TAMA-QA-LOA
|
Tamaaloa
|
Man (a term of familiarity)
|
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Marquesas
|
CP.TAGI.B
|
Taki (MQN), tani (MQS)
|
Sonner, chanter, retentir, bourdonner, piailler; crier; aboyer, mugir. Son (Dln). Tonner, thunder (v). (Coq) chanter; to crow. (Atl).
|
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Rennellese
|
PN.OQO
|
Haka/oʔo/hia
|
To be possessed, crazy
|
|
Emae
|
CE.ARI
|
Aria
|
Tell someone to shut up
Uncertain Semantic Connection
|
|
Takuu
|
MP.AFE.1A
|
Ahe
|
Return; go/come back immediately; turn away from something (as a school of fish from a net)
|
|
Takuu
|
AN.AFIAFI
|
Ahiahi
|
Late afternoon, evening, when the sun is half-set
|
|
Takuu
|
MP.QATUA
|
Atua
|
Spirit (aitu) taxon, about which little is now known; (Christian) God
Problematic
|
|
Takuu
|
NP.QAAWAGA.A
|
Avvana
|
Marriage; be related as husband and wife
|
|
Takuu
|
PN.E.2
|
A, e
|
Pre-basic particle marking agent in -Cia suffixed verbs
|
|
Takuu
|
MP.FAU.A
|
Hau
|
Tree, Sea Coast Mallow (Hibiscus tiliaceus)
|
|
Takuu
|
SO.FEKAU.B
|
Hekau
|
Fishing activities in general, work; ceremonial obligations of each elder and ritual assistant
|
|
Takuu
|
NP.FENUQU.A*
|
Henu/i
|
A loose leaf inserted into material being plaited or woven...
|
|
Takuu
|
MP.FETAQU
|
Hetau
|
Polynesian Mahogany (Calophyllum inophyllum)
|
|
Takuu
|
AN.FIHA.A
|
Hia
|
How many? How much?
|
|
Takuu
|
PN.FIA-FIA
|
Hiahia
|
Happy, joyful
|
|
Takuu
|
PN.FITI.2
|
Hiti
|
Melanesian or dark-skinned person
|
|
Takuu
|
PN.FOLO
|
Horo (pl. f/foro) (pass. horomia)
|
Swallow (v)
|
|
Takuu
|
OC.FUE.1A
|
Hue
|
Two types of ground creeper (Vigna marina, Canavalia maritima)
|
|
Takuu
|
OC.FUIA
|
Huia
|
Atoll Starling (Aplonis feadensi)
|
|
Takuu
|
AN.IA.3
|
Ia
|
Focus marker; phrase marker following the name or pronoun, and marking a contrast between one phrase and another
|
|
Takuu
|
AN.IA.4
|
Iaa
|
Exclamation made when giving something: Here it is! Here you are!
|
|
Takuu
|
OC.IFI.2
|
Ihi
|
Tahitian Chestnut
|
|
Takuu
|
MP.QILA
|
Ila
|
Natural mark on skin: birthmark, freckle, mongolian spot
|
|
Takuu
|
NP.LOA.2
|
I/loo
|
Postposed particle: intensifier, immediately
|
|
Takuu
|
OC.KANO.1A
|
Kano/kano
|
Giant Taro (Cyrtosperma chamissonis)
Uncertain Semantic Connection
|
|
Takuu
|
PN.KAPA.1
|
Kapa (trans. kaapaa, kapatia)
|
Grasp, hold in one's hand; reach out to touch or grasp
|
|
Takuu
|
PN.KAPA-KAPA.B
|
Kapakapa
|
Leaf of a giant taro plant
Uncertain Semantic Connection
|
|
Takuu
|
PN.KAPE.1
|
Kape
|
Elephant Ear Taro (Alocasia macrorrhiza)
|
|
Sikaiana
|
PN.KALU.A
|
Kalu/kalu
|
Interstitial tissues of animate creatures
|
|
Luangiua
|
AN.FAQA.1
|
Haa
|
Dead taro foliage
|
|
Takuu
|
SO.KIMOA
|
Kimoa
|
Rat (from Nukuria)
Borrowed
|
|
Takuu
|
NP.KIOLE
|
Kiore
|
Polynesian Rat (Rattus exulans)
|
|
Takuu
|
SO.KIVA
|
Kiva
|
Mythical 'diamond' with which the spirit ancestor Rapi created the well on Takuu island named after him
|
|
Takuu
|
PN.KIWI.2
|
Kivi
|
Blind in one eye; (of one's eye or eyes) permanently half-closed and partially blind
|
|
Takuu
|
FJ.KO.1
|
Ko
|
Pre-basic particle, used mostly in utterance-initial position and having several functions
|
|
Takuu
|
NP.KONA.2
|
Kona
|
Burp and partially regurgitate one's food
|
|
Takuu
|
NP.LAKIA
|
Lakia, rakia
|
Black Noddy (Anous minutus)
|
|
Takuu
|
OC.LALA.1
|
Lara
|
Tree sp. (?Vitex trifolia)...
|
|
Takuu
|
NP.LAQU.2
|
Lau
|
The part of the garden area where giant taro are planted by inserting a piece of corm into the soil rather than digging a hole
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