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Reconstruction:Proto-Polynesian/niu

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-Malayo-Polynesian *ñiuʀ.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈni.u/

Noun

*niu

  1. coconut

Descendants
  • Hawaiian: niu
  • Rapa Nui: niu
  • Samoan: niu
  • Tahitian: niu (archaic)
  • Tongan: niu
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