Protoform: TAATELA. [PN] A shark

Description: A shark
Reconstruction: Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian
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Pollex entries:

Language Reflex Description Source
Manihiki-Rakahanga Papera Shark sp Phonologically Irregular (Bck)
Marquesas Tateʔa. Tatea (Lch). Petit de requin. Requin, 1ère age; jeune requin (Lch). (Dln)
New Zealand Maori Taat(a,e)re A kind of shark (Wms)
Pukapuka Taatela A kind of shark (Triaenodon sp.) (Bge)
Tongan Tela Flat part of a shark's head Problematic (Cwd)

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