koverau kind of bamboo, smaller and stronger than common bamboo; grows [...]

Part of Speech n3
    • kind of bamboo, smaller and stronger than common bamboo; grows in clusters and is used for making fishing spears and hooks
      • plants
      • tools & weapons
      • Example 3828:
        O koverau na pura nana rasuu.
        The koverau bamboo grows in the forest.
        Source:
        Sii 40W 001
      • Example 3829:
        O koverau na paku raara bono makaree mene tahitahi iana teara.
        The koverau bamboo, we make the spear for spearing fish from it.
        Source:
        Sii 26W 024
      • Example 3830:
        Mosi amaa koverau vai amaa manoto vamataa.
        Cut the koverau bamboos when they are mature.
        Source:
        Naph 03W 018

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