Reconstruction:Proto-Polynesian/rama

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 *ramaʀ, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *damaʀ, from Proto-Austronesian *damaʀ.

Noun

*rama

  1. torch

Verb

*rama

  1. to fish at night with torches

Descendants

  • Tongic: *ama
    • Niuean: ama
    • Tongan: ama
      • →? Niuatoputapu: ama
  • Proto-Nuclear Polynesian: *lama

References

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