Protoform: MATO [PN] Precipice, steep place, cliff

Description: Precipice, steep place, cliff
Reconstruction: Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian
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Pollex entries:

Language Reflex Description Source
Anuta Mato Cliff (Yen)
East Uvea Mato Pente a pic (Rch)
Hawaiian Maakoo Rough, rocky, large Problematic (Pki)
New Zealand Maori Mato Deep valley, deep swamp (Wms)
New Zealand Maori Mato/mato Deep; green, growing vigorously; of pleasing appearance (Wms)
Penrhyn Mato Steep place; cliff (Sta)
Pukapuka Mato/mato Very shady (Bge)
Rapa Mato Rock, cliff (Grn)
Rarotongan Mato Cliff, face of a precipice (Sve)
Samoan Mato Deep narrow gorge, inland precipice (Prt)
Tahitian Mato Falaise. A craggy rock or precipice (Dvs). (Lmt)
Tahitian Mato/mato Rocheux, escarpé, lieu escarpé (Lmt)
Tikopia Mato Cliff, rock face (Fth)
Tongan Mato Precipice, cliff face (Cwd)
Tuamotu Mato Steep, precipitous; a cliff (Stn)

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