Reconstruction:Proto-Polynesian/raqakau

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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[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

*raqakau

  1. wood; tree

Descendants[edit]

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