Protoform: LEFU-LEFU [PN] Shorebird sp.

Description: Shorebird sp.
Reconstruction: Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian
Notes:

*0 Cf. PN *refu 'ashes' (> 'grey')

Pollex entries:

Language Reflex Description Source
Manihiki-Rakahanga Rahurahu Bird sp. Phonologically Irregular (Bck)
Nukuoro Lahulahu Bird sp., Wandering Tattler? (Heteroscelus incanus) Phonologically Irregular (Crl)
Pukapuka Lewulewu Name of a bird (a Rail?). Sanderling (Calidris alba) (Sby). (Bge)
Tokelau Lefulefu Bird sp., Sanderling (Calidris alba) (Sma)
Tongan Lefulefu K.bird, grey in colour (Cwd)

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