Protoform: MAASOAQA [PN] Polynesian Arrowroot (Tacca leontopetaloides); starch
| Description: | Polynesian Arrowroot (Tacca leontopetaloides); starch |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian |
| Notes: | *1 ? Cf. PPN *maa "fermented food", *soaka "banana sp." (LPO III:274) |
Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anuta | Maoa | Arrowroot (Tacca sp.) | (Fbg) |
| East Futuna | Maasoʔaa | Arrowroot (Tacca sp.) | (Mfr) |
| East Uvea | Mahoaʔa | Arrowroot (Tacca sp.) | (Rch) |
| Samoan | Maasoaa | Arrowroot (Tacca pinnatifida) | (Prt) |
| Samoan | Niu maasoaa | Sago palm (Metroxylon warburgii) | (Whr) |
| Tikopia | Masoaa | Polynesian Arrowroot, (Tacca pinnatifida) | (Fth) |
| Tokelau | Mahoaa | A plant (Tacca leontopetaloides) | (Whr) |
| Tongan | Maahoaʔa | Arrowroot (Tacca sp.) | (Cwd) |
| Tongan | Mahoá | A plant | (Mar) |
| Tuvalu | Maasoa | Arrowroot (Tacca sp.) | (Rby) |
| Tuvalu | Maasoaa | Starch | (Rby) |
11 entries found
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