Reconstruction:Proto-Polynesian/pula

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This Proto-Polynesian entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Polynesian

Etymology

From Proto-Central-Pacific *pula, from Proto-Oceanic *pulaʀ, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *bulaʀ, from Proto-Austronesian *bulaʀ.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈpula/

Noun

*pula

cataract of the eye
hazy or blurred vision

Descendants

Proto-Eastern Polynesian:
- Marquesic:
  - Hawaiian: pula
  - Mangarevan: pura
- Tahitic:
  - Maori: pura
  - Rarotongan: pura
  - Tuamotuan: pura
Western Polynesian:
- Tikopia: pura
- Niuatoputapu: matapula
Tongic:
- Niuean: matapula

Further reading

Blust's Austronesian Comparative Dictionary – *bulaR
Polynesian Lexicon Project Online – PULA.2A
Wolff, J. U. (2010) Proto-Austronesian Phonology with Glossary, NY: Cornell Southeast Asia Program Publications, page 781

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