Protoform: AMA [SO] Turmeric used as a cosmetic and sun-screen
| Description: | Turmeric used as a cosmetic and sun-screen |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to SO: Samoic-Outlier Polynesian |
| Notes: | *1 Cf. PN *ago 'turmeric (plant)' |
Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Futuna | Ama | Turmeric mixed with oil and used as a cosmetic sun-screen | (Bgs) |
| Ifira-Mele | Ama | Kind of plant used for face-paint | (Clk) |
| Pukapuka | Yama | Yellow butterflyfish (Chaetodon ephippium) Phonologically Irregular | (Sby) |
| Samoan | Sama | Turmeric powder mixed with oil and used as a remedy for scabies ; to colour the skin with turmeric | (Prt) |
| Tikopia | Ama | Turmeric pigment, ritually applied | (Fth) |
| West Futuna | Ama | Kind of tree whose root is grated for spice | (Dty) |
6 entries found
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