Reconstruction:Proto-Malayo-Polynesian/qabuk

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This Proto-Malayo-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-Malayo-Polynesian

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Etymology

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From Proto-Austronesian *qabuk.

Alternative forms

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Pronunciation

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Noun

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*qabuk

  1. (uncountable) dust (fine, dry particles)

Descendants

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  • Brunei Malay: abuk
  • Malagasy: vovoka
  • Malay: habuk
  • Tagalog: abok