hiiruu2 (of certain trees) bloom; blossom

Part of Speech vi
    • (of certain trees) bloom; blossom
      • plants
      • growth
      • Example 2055:
        O kaakau na hiiruu nana, eove repaa vaatavusu bono vua.
        The cocoa blooms, then it bears the fruit. (lit. then it lets come out the fruit)
        Source: Joy 12W 099
      • Example 2056:
        Bea kaakau tau vua, ore paa hiiruu vakakaavoo.
        When the cocoa trees are about to bear fruit, they have little white flowers.
        Source: Sii 25W 019

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