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Teanu dictionary (Solomon Islands): Example 2583
Word senses:
vekai
k.o. pudding made of taros (jebute) and almonds (vongoro), always presented in a long shape, and served on long Heliconia leaves (lukilo vekai) during public celebrations
wamtaka
small – for a plurality of referents (opp. apilaka, ‘small: Singular’)
Li-apilo vekai wamtaka, biouro iape nga ne!
They made small puddings, but still they were as long as this!
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Teanu dictionary (Solomon Islands)
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Alexandre François
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