Protoform: KOO.2B [PN] Make sound (of fowls, birds, other species); call (of humans)
| Description: | Make sound (of fowls, birds, other species); call (of humans) |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian |
| Notes: | *1 Cf. PN *kokoo |
Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian | ʔOo | To hail, whoop, a hail Problematic | (Pki) |
| Mangareva | Koo | Cri des prêtres du culte indigène quand on sanctifiait un de leurs confrères | (Rch) |
| New Zealand Maori | Koo | Sing (of birds) | (Wms) |
| Niue | Koo | Crow (cock), bark (dog). Sqeal (McE). | (Sph) |
| Nukuoro | Goo | An owl-like hoot (of birds) | (Crl) |
| Nukuoro | Goo | A sound made to indicate one’s presence (in response to being called from afar) | (Crl) |
| Rennellese | Koo/koo | Coo, of dove; shout at end of dirge | (Ebt) |
| Rennellese | Koo | Exclamation, Coo! (Said if one’s name is called, as “Here I am”) | (Ebt) |
| Tongan | Koo | Squawk (of fowls), squeal (of pig), cry (of child, derog.) | (Cwd) |
9 entries found
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