Reconstruction:Proto-Polynesian/aka

This Proto-Polynesian entry contains reconstructed words 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-Oceanic *(w)akaʀ, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *(w)akaʀ.

Noun

*aka

root (of plant)

Descendants

Hawaiian: aʻa
Maori: aka
Rapa Nui: aka
Tahitian: aʻa
Tongan: aka

External links

Blust's Austronesian Comparative Dictionary – *aka

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