labaro husk of a coconut; esp. coir fibers in the husk / shoes, sandals

Part of Speech	noun
Phonetic Form	laᵐbaro

1. • husk of a coconut; esp. coir fibers in the husk

   • • Example 1352:
       

       Li-mali iawo ne lema awene pwo, semame añaña longe me labaro.

       You light a fire down in the oven, with small firewood and coconut coir.

2. • shoes, sandals

   (Part of) Synonym (for)

   taka

   • • Example 1353:
       

       Ka a-wamu labaro 'none vele?

       Where did you hide my shoes?

Related entries

• See also:
  • tenuro thick fibres composing the husk of a coconut / rope, traditionally made by braiding together coconut fibres
  • luro coconut tree or fruit
  • namolo cloth / clothes, items of clothing
  • taka sandals, flip-flops, shoes; tradit. made with rope from coconut fibres (tenuro*)