Protoform: LAMA.2B [NP] A tree used to make torches

Description: A tree used to make torches
Reconstruction: Reconstructs to NP: Nuclear Polynesian
Notes:

*0 << PN *rama "torch"

Pollex entries:

Language Reflex Description Source
Mangareva Rama Candlenut (Aleurites moluccana). Arbre: bancouler (Aleurites moluccana) (Euphorbiacées)... (Bck)
Manihiki-Rakahanga Rama Wild plum Uncertain Semantic Connection (Sve)
Marquesas ʔAma Bancoulier, noix de cet arbre. Candleberry tree (Aleurites moluccana) (Atl). (Lch)
New Zealand Maori Rama/rama Shrubs (Myrtus bullata) (Pseudowintera colorata) (Wms)
Penrhyn Rama Littoral shrub sp. (Ximena americana) (Sta)
Rennellese Gama-mea A tree (Aglaia sapindina) used for torches (Ebt)
Samoan Lama Candlenut tree (Aleuritea sp.) (Prt)
Tikopia Rama An unidentified bush (Fth)

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