Reconstruction:Proto-Malayo-Polynesian/(ma-)wiʀi

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

Etymology

*ma- +‎ *wiʀi

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /(ma)wiʀi/, /(ma)wiri/

Adjective

*(ma-)wiʀi

left (the west side of the body when one is facing north)

Descendants

Proto-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian:
- Proto-Oceanic: *mawiʀi
  - Admiralty Islands:
    - Manus:
      - Andra-Hus: kamaw
      - Leipon: kamaw
    - Western:
      - Seimat: kalamaw
      - Wuvulu-Aua: mawi
  - Central-Eastern Oceanic:
    - Central Pacific:
      - Fijian: mawī
      - Proto-Polynesian: *maui (see there for further descendants)
    - Micronesian:
      - Nauruan: edamauw
    - Southeast Solomonic:
      - Gela: mauli
      - Lau: maoli, mauli
      - Talise: maili
    - Southern Oceanic:
      - Central Vanuatu:
        Neverver: mwer
        
        North Efate: mawiri, mauri
        
        Vao: mair
      - South Vanuatu:
        North Tanna: mawul
  - Western Oceanic:
    - Meso-Melanesian:
      - Bali–Vitu:
        Muduapa: mauri
        
        Uneapa: mauri
      - Northwest Solomonic:
        Cheke Holo: mairi
        
        Uruava: mairi
        
        Zabana: mairi
    - Papuan Tip:
      - Bwaidoka: aimauli
Western Malayo-Polynesian:
- Celebic:
  - Bonerate: mohi