Protoform: MATUQU.B [PN] Coconut growth stage
| Description: | Coconut growth stage |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian |
| Notes: |
Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anuta | Niu matuu | Mature coconut (before the stage where the liquid congeals to form the *oko*) | (Fbg) |
| East Futuna | Matuʔu | Vieux, sec, tres mûr (coco) | (Mfr) |
| East Uvea | Niu matuʔu | Vieux coco dont la bourre est sèche | (Rch) |
| Fijian | Niu madu | Dry, mature coconut | (Cpl) |
| Kapingamarangi | Maduu | Mature coconut. Drinking coconut (Ebt). | (Lbr) |
| Luangiua | A/makuu | Ripe coconut | (Smd) |
| Nguna | Matuu | Dry coconut | (Dvl) |
| Nukuoro | Matu | Coconut (dry, for copra) | (???) |
| Rotuman | Mafu | Ripe and hard (of coconuts) | (Cwd) |
| Sikaiana | Ka/matuu | Mature coconuts that have fallen or are about to fall from trees, and can be used for making copra or eaten | (Dnr) |
| Takuu | Matuu | Mature coconut in final stage of growth before sprouting | (Mle) |
| Tongan | Motuʔu | Quite ripe (of coconut) | (Cwd) |
| Vaeakau-Taumako | Matuu | Old (former) name for coconut | (Lch) |
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