Entries from Capell 1973 in Pollex-Online

Capell, A. (1973). A new Fijian dictionary. Suva, Government Printer.

Language Item Description
Fijian Tava/ia Cut with a knife, as meat from a carcase
Fijian Dave Flow, of liquids in small stream
Fijian Tavi Sweep, brush, pat lightly, slap, push with the hand
Fijian Tavu Broil, roast on embers, set on fire
Fijian Tavu/to Sperm Whale
Fijian Taga Bag, pocket, sack
Fijian Tamata A human being
Fijian Tagi (Of humans) cry, weep, lament
Fijian Taci The sea
Fijian Tai Seacoast, shore Problematic
Fijian Taci-na His/her younger sibling of same sex
Fijian Takabe (Lutjanus kasmira) (Gty.1994)
Fijian Takele Keel of canoe
Fijian Taki To creep up as an ambush Problematic
Fijian Taki Draw water
Fijian Koto To lie in a place
Fijian Koto-ra To place
Fijian Taku Hawksbill turtle and its shell
Fijian Da(da)kulaci Black and white banded water-snake (Saticauda colubrina)
Fijian Tala/noa Chat, tell stories
Fijian Dara Slip, slide, glide Problematic
Fijian Tarasea A bluish sea-worm found in the reefs
Fijian Dali Pandanus sp. used for rope-making Problematic
Fijian Tali To draw water
Fijian Dari A sort of dish or plate, round and deep, without legs, made of wood
Fijian Taria A small bush
Fijian Daliga Ear \ltrp
Fijian Dalo (Caladium esculentum)
Fijian Taro/ga Ask, enquire
Fijian Tama-i Father of Problematic
Fijian Tama-na His, her father, father's brother etc. Problematic
Fijian Damanu (Calophyllum burmanni)
Fijian Damole A shrub (Simnophila rugosa, Scrophulariaceae)
Fijian Tamole A shrub (Simnophila rugosa, Scrophulariaceae)
Fijian Dani Spots or discoloration of the skin
Fijian Tag/ane/ Male Problematic
Fijian Danidani (Nothopanax fruticosum) and (N. multijugum)
Fijian Daniva (Sardinella sp.)
Fijian Takona A large wooden bowl
Fijian Tanoa Kava bowl Problematic
Fijian Tanu/mokina Bury nuts to grow
Fijian Taqo-maka Hide chickens under wings, of a hen; conceal something under the arm Problematic
Fijian Buku Hip Problematic
Fijian Taba- Skin, bark Problematic
Fijian Tabakau Mat made of coconut leaves
Fijian Taba-ka Do with might, press with the hands
Fijian Tava/a Cut (something) with a knife Problematic
Fijian I/tabe Small shallow basket without handles
Fijian Tavi Sweep, brush, pat lightly, slap Problematic
Fijian Tabu Forbidden, prohibited, implying a religious sanction