paka raon leaf of the heliconia indica, a banana-like plant, used for [...]

Part of Speech n3.constr
MWE Structure n - n
Morphology paka raon
Gloss leaf heliconia.indica
    • leaf of the heliconia indica, a banana-like plant, used for covering the earth oven and wrapping up food
      • plants
      • food & drink
      • Example 3613:
        O paka raon na kokopo tao pete ni raara.
        We also use the heliconia indica leaves for covering the earth oven.
        Source: Sii 17W 321
      • Example 4601:
        O paka raon na moomono iana, guu ae goroto ni raara beara tau tao.
        The heliconia indica leaves are used for wrapping up fish, pigs and turtles when we are about to make an oven.
        Source: Sii 17W 319
      • Example 5272:
        Mark: Amaa inu tenam na paku nom bona paka raon.
        We made the huts from heliconia indica leaves.
        Source: Eno Tah 01E(Eno) 047

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  • See also:
    • raon heliconia indica, plant similar to the banana