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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