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Reconstruction:Proto-Polynesian/futu

This Proto-Polynesian entry contains reconstructed words 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 [Term?], from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *butuq, from Proto-Austronesian *buCuq.

Noun

*futu

  1. protuberance; swell

Descendants
  • Hawaiian: huku
  • Maori: putu
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