Reconstruction:Proto-Polynesian/qaro

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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 *qaro, from Proto-Oceanic *qarop, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *qadəp.

Pronunciation

Noun

*qaro

  1. front (facing part)

Descendants

  • Tongic
    • Niuean: ao
    • Tongan: ʻao
  • Nuclear Polynesian
    • Samoic–Outlier
      • Ellicean–Futunic
      • Samoic
    • Eastern Polynesian
      • Marquesic
        • Hawaiian: alo
        • Mangarevan: aro
        • North Marquesan: aʻo
        • South Marquesan: aʻo
      • Tahitic
        • Maori: aro
        • Rakahanga-Manihiki: aro
        • Rarotongan: aro
        • Tahitian: aro
        • Tuamotuan: aro
      • Rapa Nui: aro, ʻaro