kara raviana vine species used as a string

Part of Speech n3.constr
MWE Structure n - n
Morphology kara raviana
Gloss vine ?
    • vine species used as a string
      • tools & weapons
      • plants
      • Example 2969:
        O kara raviana eve o kara korisi to pampam sinivi ni riori. Nabunuu komana vai roho suguna vai nomana. O kara koris bona o kara kikis kurus, ei to rake suku riori tea pam sinivi.
        The raviana is a vine that they use to tie up the canoe. In the past until today. The vine is very strong, this is why they like it for tying up canoes.
        Source: Sii 24W 077-080
      • Example 2982:
        Gono o toorana bara o sunsun, pampam vabuaku ri bona kara raviana.
        Get the toorana and the sunsun, tie them together with two lashings of the raviana vine. (i.e. two small poles of the frame of the kakavei fishing net)
        Source: Naph 03W 063

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