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Reconstruction:Proto-Polynesian/talo

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-Oceanic *talos, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *taləs (taro).

Pronunciation

IPA(key): /ˈta.lo/

Noun

*talo

  1. taro, eddo

Descendants

  • Tongic
    • Niuafo'ou: talo
    • Niuean: talo
    • Tongan: talo
  • Proto-Nuclear Polynesian:
    • Samoic–Outlier
    • Proto-Eastern Polynesian:
      • Central Eastern Polynesian
      • Rapa Nui: taro

Further reading

  • Blust, R., Trussel, S. (2010–) Austronesian Comparative Dictionary, web edition
  • Ross Clark and Simon J. Greenhill, editors (2011), “Proto-Polynesian/talo”, in POLLEX-Online: The Polynesian Lexicon Project Online
  • Tyron, Darell (1994) “Oceanic plant names”, in A.K. Pawley and M.D. Ross, editors, Austronesian Terminologies: Continuity and Change, Caberra, Australia: Australian National University, →ISBN, page 491
  • Wolff, J. U. (2010) Proto-Austronesian Phonology with Glossary, NY: Cornell Southeast Asia Program Publications
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