Reconstruction:Proto-Polynesian/tunu

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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

Inherited from Proto-Oceanic *tunu, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *tunu, from Proto-Austronesian *CuNuh.

Verb

*tunu

  1. to cook on open fire; to roast, to grill

Descendants

  • Tongic
    • Tongan: tunu
    • Niuean: tunu
    • Niuafo'ou: tunu
  • Nuclear Polynesian
    • Samoic–Outlier
    • Eastern Polynesian

References

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