Protoform: PALA-TUQU [PN] Over-ripe, of fruit
| Description: | Over-ripe, of fruit |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian |
| Notes: | *0 << PN *pala.1a "ripe", *tuqu "stand, be upright" |
Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian | Palakuu | Ripe to perfection, as of bananas that drop when touched; ripen uniformly | (Pki) |
| Tokelau | Palatuu | Over-ripe fruit | (Sma) |
| Tongan | Palatuʔu | Rotting on tree (of bananas or plantains) | (Cwd) |
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