Protoform: PUGA.2A [PN] Swelling, abscess

Description: Swelling, abscess
Reconstruction: Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian
Notes:

*0 Possibly << *tupu-ga 'swelling', cf. PN *tupu.1 (LPO V:356).

Pollex entries:

Language Reflex Description Source
Easter Island Puŋa Crecido, gordo; estar a punto de madurar (Kvt)
Mangareva Puuga Mauvais fruit de l'arbre à pain dont la chair est squirreuse Uncertain Semantic Connection (Rch)
Mangareva Puga/ʔeʔe Maladie de peau (Rch)
New Zealand Maori Punga Swelling, lump (Wms)
Rotuman Puga Abscess (especially between legs or under arm) (Cwd)
Samoan Puga Inflammation of inguinal lymphatic gland (Prt)
Tahitian Pua A disease accompanied with a swelling and an abcess (Dvs)
Tokelau Puga Lymphatic gland in the groin (Sma)
Tongan Punga Abscess in armpit (Cwd)
Tuamotu Puŋa Lump, knob, protuberance (Stn)
Tupuaki Raau pua Remedy for inflammation of breast or abdomen (Atn)

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