taovu2 hood

Part of Speech n3
    • hood
      • body & health
      • Example 2985:
        O kara roge na kuna raara bono taruvana bara o taovu.
        The Coastal Hibiscus fibres are used for sewing the taruvana mat and the hood.
        Source: Jan 02W 048
      • Example 2994:
        O taovu na kuna riori bono sigauva roge na matatopo varaba komana riori.
        The hood is sewn with a thread that has been prepared in advance from the fibres of the hibiscus tree.
        Source: Sii 41W 043
      • Example 7124:
        Evehee o taovu kou na uvu tamuana ni nana a moon.
        But with the traditional hood, the woman always covers herself.
        Source: Vos 03R(Vos) 101
      • Example 7125:
        O taovu na uvuuvu ni riori teo vuri to siko nana a huan.
        The hood is worn when the rain is pouring down.
        Source: Sii 41W 044

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  • See also:
    • taovu1 marlin; sailfish
    • vaatava sail
    • uvu ni wear something
    • vaapuri part of the traditional marriage custom. The couple to be married goes into the garden and is seated on the "mora" with the traditional pandanus hoods ("tovu") over their heads. The mora is covered with matana leaves (taro). The matana-taro is then split above the couple's head, which shows their chiefly status