Protoform: WALO-WALO [OC] A tree (Premna sp.): *(w)alo(w)alo
| Description: | A tree (Premna sp.): *(w)alo(w)alo |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to OC: Oceanic |
| Notes: | *2 PCP *aro-aro "Premna spp." |
Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anuta | Varovaro | Shrub (Premna corymbosa) | (Yen) |
| East Futuna | Valovalo | (Premna taitensis) | (Mfr) |
| East Uvea | Valovalo | (Premna taitensis) | (Rch) |
| Emae | Varovaro | Tree sp. | (Cpl) |
| Fijian | Yaro | A large inland tree with serrated leaves, Permna [sic] taitensis, Verbenaceau | (Cpl) |
| Fijian | Yaro-ni-veikau | Premna taitensis | (Cpl) |
| Fijian | Yaro(yaro) | A small coast tree with entire leaves | (Cpl) |
| Fijian | Yaroyaro | A tree (Premna sp.) | (Cpl) |
| Ifira-Mele | Varovaro | Shrub (probably Premna sp.) | (Clk) |
| Kapingamarangi | Wolowolo | (Premna obtusifolia) | (Lbr) |
| Luangiua | Valovalo | Premna obtusifolia. A fragrant shrub (Hbn). | (Tbs) |
| Mangareva | Varovaro | An odorous plant. Arbrisseau qui sert d'ornementation aux fêtes (Rch). | (Bck) |
| Mangareva | Varovaro | Arbrisseau, qui sert d'ornementation aux fêtes | (Rch) |
| Niue | Aloalo | A spreading shrub plant (Premna taitensis) (used for medicinal purposes, leaves rubbed on body to keep evil spirits away). Also (Premna corymbosa) (Ykr). | (Sph) |
| Nuguria | Varovaro | Tree sp. (its wood is good for fire-plough) | (Dvl) |
| Nukumanu | Valovalo | Plant sp., leaves used in curing ceremony | (Fbg) |
| Nukuoro | Valovalo | (Premna obtusifolia) | (Crl) |
| Rennellese | Bagobago | Tree sp. (Premna gaudichaudii) | (Ebt) |
| Samoan | Aloalo | Several trees and shrubs including a (Premna sp.) | (Prt) |
| Sikaiana | Valovalo | Tree sp | (Dnr) |
| Tahitian | A/varo | (Premna tahitensis). The name of a tree of hard wood (Dvs). | (Jsn) |
| Takuu | Varovaro | Tree sp. [Premna taitensis] (strong, heavy wood used for posts and paddles) | (Mle) |
| Tikopia | Varovaro | (Premna corymbosa), (P.taitensis) | (Fth) |
| Tongan | Valovalo | A tree | (Cwd) |
| Tongan | Volovalo | A tree. (Premna serratifolia) (Whr). | (Whr) |
| Tupuaki | A/varo | Premna tahitensis | (Atn) |
| Tuvalu | Valovalo | Tree sp.(Premna taitensis) [Schauer] | (Kch) |
| Vaeakau-Taumako | Valovalo | A big tree with brown round leaves. Wood used for firestick (Lch). | (Hvn) |
| Waya | (Y)araro | Small tree, Premna spp. | (Ply) |
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