Reconstruction:Proto-Polynesian/laŋo

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, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *laŋaw. Compare Fijian lago.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈla.ŋo/

Noun

*laŋo

fly (insect)

Descendants

Hawaiian: nalo
Maori: rango
Samoan: lago
Tongan: lango

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