ihu1 nose (of humans and animals); beak

Part of Speech n2
    • nose (of humans and animals); beak
      • body & health
      • Example 780:
        A ihu ria abana vaarii o ihuihu beebebeahu.
        The beaks of these guys are long. (lit. are long beaks - i.e. the beaks of the birds called tookeukeu )
        Source:
        Sii 43W 062
      • Example 2440:
        A ihunae a kakaniva.
        Its nose is sharp. (i.e. the nose of the hoohoa needlefish)
        Source:
        Jub 02W 013
      • Example 2441:
        A ihunae a bebeahu.
        Its nose is long. (i.e. the nose of the sailfish)
        Source:
        Sii 46W 166

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