Protoform: KAPA-KAPA.B [PN] Lateral fin, flipper (Clk)
| Description: | Lateral fin, flipper (Clk) |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian |
| Notes: | *3 Cf. PEO *kaba-kaba "to flap the wings" (LPO IV:133). |
Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Uvea | Kapakapa | Nageoire | (Rch) |
| Nuguria | Kapa | Schaufel, Knochenblatt Problematic | (Ths) |
| Rennellese | Kapakapa | Flippers, as of turtle, stingray, whale; base of fish fins | (Ebt) |
| Samoan | ʔApaʔapa | Fin; mudguard; wing of an aircraft | (Prt) |
| Takuu | Kapakapa | Leaf of a giant taro plant Uncertain Semantic Connection | (Mle) |
| Tikopia | Kapakapa | Fin, esp. lateral fin of fish, flapped in propulsion | (Fth) |
| Tokelau | Kapakapa | (Of sharks, stingray, turtle etc) lateral fin, flippers | (Sma) |
| Tongan | Kapakapa | Side fin | (Cwd) |
| Tuamotu | Kaapaa | A particular layer of edible fat along the side of a turtle Problematic | (Stn) |
9 entries found
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