Dictionaria -

Teanu dictionary (Solomon Islands): Example 388

Word senses:

bemata long antennae found on certain ritual headdresses (tamate), representing the Spirit's eyes

Noma, mata pon, bemata pon! Tilu.

In the olden days, their eyes were actually on two antennae.

Example Comment: mythical times
Example URL: https://doi.org/10.24397/pangloss-0003351#S162