Protoform: FOATE [NO] Bird sp., probably a frigate bird

Description: Bird sp., probably a frigate bird
Reconstruction: Reconstructs to NO: NO
Notes:

*1 Cf. PN *foa 'break, smash', *qate 'liver'.

Pollex entries:

Language Reflex Description Source
Luangiua Ho/hoake Frigate bird, 3 white spots on belly (Smd)
Luangiua Ke ho/hoʔake Lesser Frigate Bird (Fregata ariel) (Bsm)
Takuu Fuate Bird of prey that kills other birds and eats their livers; probably a small sea hawk. (Hwd)

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