ʻulu

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Hawaiian

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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Noun

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ʻulu

  1. breadfruit

References

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

Tongan

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Etymology

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

Noun

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ʻulu

  1. (anatomy) head