vaasipoana ni use something for the blessing ceremony

Part of Speech vt.constr
MWE Structure vt - appl
Morphology vaa-sipoana ni
Gloss ?-bless APPL
    • use something for the blessing ceremony
      • culture
      • Example 7111:
        O taono na vaasipoana ni riori tea vaamaurata.
        The Cabbage Palm is used in the blessing ceremony in the girls' initiation ritual.
        Source: Aro Sha Joy 01W 131

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  • See also:
    • vaamaurata initiation ceremony for girls who have their first menstruation
    • taono2 Cabbage Palm; domesticated shrub, used in traditional customs