naunau (of coconut flesh) soft

Part of Speech n2
    • (of coconut flesh) soft
      • plants
      • food & drink
      • Example 2364:
        Eara na rake rara tea moko a overe vai a naunau, a naunau bara hunhunuana.
        We like to chew soft coconut flesh, soft and juicy.
        Source: Sii 38W 016
      • Example 4549:
        Moko a overe vai a naunau.
        Eat this soft coconut.
        Source: SiiSen 01W 373
      • Example 4906:
        No gono maa ta overe vai ta naunau are kuukuhi ee.
        Go get a soft coconut and let's scrape it.
        Source: SiiSen 01W 371

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  • See also:
    • overe2 coconut; flesh of the coconut
    • moko eat nuts; munch nuts