epa

Source uncertain.

Ross (1992: 376-377) says ‘there is insufficient data’ to trace its source, but notes Kuanua and Kandas var, Romoaaina waar and Label war. Further ‘all three forms are reflexes of Proto Oceanic *paRi and the form epa is the expected reflex in Lamasong of Central New Ireland where e- is the article. However the relevant datum is not available to check this form’.

See original Mihalic entry.

Noun forms

  1. Fauna: a stingray

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