Protoform: QULU-QULU [CP] Outer edge of reef where waves break

Description: Outer edge of reef where waves break
Reconstruction: Reconstructs to CP: Central Pacific
Notes:

*2 PCP *qulu-qulu "outer edge of shore reef where waves break" (LPO II:107).

Pollex entries:

Language Reflex Description Source
East Futuna ʔUluʔulu Outer edge of reef where waves break (Bgs)
Kapingamarangi Mataa/uruuru/ Stretch of reef where waves come in and immediately beyond (Ebt)
Niuatoputapu Mata/ʔuluʔulu Living fringing and barrier reef fronts (Dye)
Niue Uluulu Reef (Sph)
Pukapuka Uluulu/akau Outer reef, reef shelf (Bge)
Rennellese ʔUguʔugu Outer barrier reef (Ebt)
Samoan Ulu Swell or breakers caused by hidden rock Problematic (Prt)
Tokelau Uluulu Part of reef just inland of the channels (Sma)
Tongan ʔUluʔulu Low-lying rocks adjoining shore or inner reef (Cwd)
Vaeakau-Taumako Ululu Outer edge of reef where waves break. Deeper reef shelf immediately beyond where the waves break (Lch). (Hvn)
Waya Ululu Pool or sandbar at mouth of a stream (Ply)

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