Reconstruction:Proto-Malayo-Polynesian/təmu

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

Alternative forms

  • *tamu

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /təmu/

Etymology 1

Noun

*təmu

  1. ginger; root plant in the ginger family
  2. turmeric
Descendants
  • Philippine
    • Central Luzon
      • Kapampangan: tamu
    • Central Philippine
  • Barito
  • Malayo-Sumbawan
  • Old Javanese: tĕmu
  • South Sulawesi
    • Makassaric
      • Makasar: tammu

Etymology 2

Verb

*təmu

  1. to meet, receive
  2. to greet a guest
Descendants
  • Philippine
    • Northern Luzon
      • Isnag: tammó
    • Gorontalo–Mongondow
  • Northwest Sumatra–Barrier Islands
    • Batak
  • Malayo-Sumbawan
    • Malayic
    • Bali–Sasak–Sumbawa
  • Old Javanese: tĕmu
  • South Sulawesi: *tɨmmu
    • Tae': tammu
  • Celebic
    • Tomini–Tolitoli
      • Dampelas: tomu
      • Balaesang: ntomu

References

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