tekate k.o. round basket woven in coconut leaves, used for storing or [...]

Part of Speech noun
Phonetic Form tekate
Proto-Form Polynesian: te kete
    • k.o. round basket woven in coconut leaves, used for storing or carrying food
      • Techn
      • Example 1163:
        Vongoro i-koie ne uña tekate i-avo boso iawo, ne kisin.
        The almonds were inside baskets above the fire, in the kitchen.

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  • See also:
    • uie luro coconut leaves, used to weave (~vei) a variety of artifacts