Reconstruction:Proto-Polynesian/raqakau

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-Central Pacific *raqa kayu, from Proto-Oceanic *raqan kayu, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *daqan kahiw.

Noun

*raqakau

1. wood; tree

Descendants

• Hawaiian: lāʻau
• Maori: rākau
• Rapa Nui: rakau
• Rarotongan: rākau
• Samoan: lāʻau
• Tahitian: rā'au