Temotu

English

Etymology

Reflects the univerbation of Proto-Polynesian *te (“the”) + Proto-Polynesian *motu (“reef islet”). The place name Temotu, literally “the reef islet” arose in different Polynesian languages, making it impossible to indicate the exact source of the English term for different locations with the same name.

Proper noun

Temotu

  1. name of various place names in the Pacific.

See also

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