Entries from Leach n.d. in Pollex-Online

Foss Leach, field notes

Language Item Description
Vaeakau-Taumako Fai Stingray
Vaeakau-Taumako Vahi Bent in the middle Phonologically Irregular
Vaeakau-Taumako Huu Shellfish (Conus leopardus)
Vaeakau-Taumako Ko takoto katoa Full moon
Vaeakau-Taumako Lii Type of lashing on canoe
Vaeakau-Taumako Muli Bottom (inside and outside) of hull of outrigger canoe; shaft of arrow
Vaeakau-Taumako Pno/hia to pagaiu Close upper lip over nostrils while diving
Vaeakau-Taumako Puga/olovai Kind of coral used as grinder for coconut shell
Vaeakau-Taumako Uu Reed; arrow
Vaeakau-Taumako Ui/ui Moist Phonologically Irregular
Vaeakau-Taumako Suki To stab Phonologically Irregular
Vaeakau-Taumako Saliga Misshapen or large ears (cauliflower ears) used for naming parts of the land,
Vaeakau-Taumako Soko Spreader stick for te liu toto
Vaeakau-Taumako Matuu Old (former) name for coconut
Vaeakau-Taumako Fii/fii Entangled