Protoform: MANONO [PN] A tree (Tarenna sambucina): *manon(ou)
| Description: | A tree (Tarenna sambucina): *manon(ou) |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian |
| Notes: | *8 Final vowel variation reminiscent of PN *nonu >> *nono, *noni 'Morinda citrifolia'. Possible similarity of leaf shape (Gdr). |
Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian | Manono | All spp. of (Gouldia) genus, small trees or shrubs belonging to the coffee family | (Pki) |
| Mangareva | Manono | Tronc sec du nono. The dry trunk of the %nono| tree (Tgr) Uncertain Semantic Connection | (Rch) |
| New Zealand Maori | Manono, kanono, kaanonono | A small tree (Coprosma australis [grandifolia]) | (Wms) |
| Niue | Manono | A small tree, (Tarenna sambucina)... | (Sph) |
| Samoan | MaŹanunu | A tree (Psychotria sp.) ( (Tarenna sambucina) | (Whr) |
| Tahitian | Manono | A tree (Tarenna sambucina) | (Whr) |
| Tongan | Manonu | A tree (Tarenna sambucina) | (Whr) |
| Vaeakau-Taumako | Manonu | A tree with edible fruits | (Hvn) |
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