taur

Kuanua: ‘tavur’.

Mihalic gives taur as the Triton’s trumpet shell, Charonia tritonis, but any large conch-like shell that can be sounded can be used as a taur.

See original Mihalic entry ® tavur.

Noun forms

  1. Everyday item: a conch shell blown to signal to summon people, typically church-goers, to gatherings or church services ® belo
    winim taur to blow a conch shell

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