marabi1 (of flowers, grass, etc.) wilt, dry up, turn brown

Part of Speech vi
    • (of flowers, grass, etc.) wilt, dry up, turn brown
      • physical properties
      • Example 4167:
        O paka omana vai paa marabiu, sa mataa haana tea mono bona pate paapao.
        The wild taro leaf has turned brown, it is not good for wrapping up the bunch of greens.
        Source:
        Eno 19W 015
      • Example 4168:
        tea maa taem marabi kaoto
        at the time when the kaoto (leaves) are wilting
        Source:
        Val 03R 089
      • Example 4169:
        A paka muu na marabi tea roava vai a kikis.
        The taro leaves wilted from the strong sun.
        Source:
        Eno 19W 016

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