Protoform: TAGULU [PN] Deep-toned sound, as of thunder, snoring: *ta(a)gulu

Description: Deep-toned sound, as of thunder, snoring: *ta(a)gulu
Reconstruction: Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian
Notes:

*1 Cf. PPN *gulu "grunt, rumble", *galu.2, *golo

Pollex entries:

Language Reflex Description Source
Anuta Tanguru The sound of very strong wind (Fbg)
East Uvea Tagulu Renfler fortement (Btn)
Emae Taguru Grondement du volcan, bruit de la mer (Rve)
Hawaiian Kanulu Roaring, vibrating sound, as of distant thunder (Pki)
Mangareva Ua taguru Grosse pluie, pluie battante (Rch)
New Zealand Maori Tanguru Deep-toned, gruff (possibly snore) (Wms)
Niuafoʔou Taangulu Snore (Tmo)
Rarotongan Taanguru Cause to rumble, growl (Bse)
Samoan Tagulu Emit a hollow sounds as by a blow on a hollow tree, or distant (Prt)
Samoan Taagulu Snore (Prt)
Sikaiana Tallu Make a dull booming noise as waves do when they break, or pounding of a hammer Phonologically Irregular (Dnr)
Takuu Talluu Rumble like thunder; sound of thunder, peal Phonologically Irregular (Mle)
Tikopia Taanguru Murmur, rumble, as of distant voices or thunder (Fth)
Tokelau Tagulu Make a low thudding sound (Sma)
Tongan Taangulu To snore (Cwd)
Tongan Tangooloo To snore (Mar)
West Futuna Taŋuru Thunder (n,v). Faire du bruit (pluie) (Rve). (Cpl)

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