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Reconstruction:Proto-Polynesian/fana

This Proto-Polynesian entry contains reconstructed words and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Polynesian

Etymology

From Proto-Central Pacific *vana, from Proto-Oceanic *panas, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *panas.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /fana/

Adjective

*fana

  1. warm, hot

Descendants
  • Hawaiian: hana
  • Maori: hana
  • Rapa Nui: hana
  • Tuamotuan: hana

Further reading
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