Protoform: KAWA.1C [PN] The occasion of drinking *kava*, and its associated ritual
| Description: | The occasion of drinking *kava*, and its associated ritual |
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| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian |
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Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
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| New Zealand Maori | Kawa | A class of *karakia*, or ceremonies in connection with a new house or canoe, the birth of a child, a battle, etc.; perform the *kawa* ceremony. | (Wms) |
| Pukapuka | Kava | Feast commanded by a chief | (Mta) |
| Rennellese | Kaba (ki hage) | An important offering of cooked tubers or bananas, usually accompanied with the drinking of coconut water....dedicated to Tehu'aigabenga. | (Ebt) |
| Rennellese | Kaba ki gangi | A long *kaba* ritual with uncooked food distribution on the cult ground, as dedicated to Tehainga'atua, the principal sky god. | (Ebt) |
| Sikaiana | Kava | A cemetery, a burial ground Uncertain Semantic Connection | (Dnr) |
| Takuu | Kava | Cemetery Uncertain Semantic Connection | (Mle) |
| Tikopia | Kava | Ritual associated with the use of kava in invocation and libation...; perform rite with kava. | (Fth) |
| Tongan | Kava | (To make a) ceremonial presentation on a large scale and with a big piece of kava plant in the lead; feast given in someone's honour. | (Cwd) |
| West Futuna | Kava/tshi-a (ANI) | To make an offering or libation of *kava*. | (Cpl) |
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