Entries from Capell 1973 in Pollex-Online

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

Language Item Description
Emae Tari/a Take, get (several things)
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 Father; shout of respect to chief
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 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 Taga-na Put into a bag, catch with hand net
Fijian Tavi Sweep, brush, pat lightly, slap Problematic
Fijian Tabu Forbidden, prohibited, implying a religious sanction
Fijian Vei/tabui/ Those sharing avoidance relationships Problematic
Fijian Tasi Shave
Fijian Tatagia A tree (Acacia simplicifolia)
Fijian Sau To cut reed, bamboos etc.; to prick, as in tattooing; tattoo marks
Fijian Dau Habitually
Fijian Tau General sense of falling quietly into place
Fijian Tau Triangular decking covering bow and stern
Fijian Dau- Habitual prefix
Fijian Tau/taci- The relationship of brother with brother (Cakaudrove)
Fijian Sau Repay, retaliate, answer a letter Problematic
Fijian Tau-rua Two together
Fijian Taunamu Mosquito net
Fijian Yalu A climbing plant (Epipremnum pinnatum)
Fijian Dawa A tree (Pometia pinnata)
Fijian Tawake Banner Problematic
West Futuna Tere To swim (of fish)
Fijian Dee Excrement; to excrete Problematic
Fijian See Be radiant (of light) Problematic
Fijian Rai seesee See clearly Problematic
Fijian Teva Inexact, a little out, not quite satisfactory (Cpl) Problematic