ʻulu

See also: Appendix:Variations of "ulu"

Hawaiian

Etymology

From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *kuluʀ. Cognate with Maori kuru, Samoan 'ulu, Malay kulur.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈʔu.lu/

Noun

ʻulu

  1. breadfruit

References
  • Pukui, Mary Kawena, Elbert, Samuel H. (1986) “ʻulu”, in Hawaiian Dictionary, Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press

Tongan

Etymology

From Proto-Polynesian *qulu. Cognates include Maori uru and Samoan ulu.

Noun

ʻulu

  1. (anatomy) head
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