Reconstruction:Proto-Polynesian/kie

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

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Oceanic *kiʀe, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *kiʀay.

Noun

*kie

  1. Pandanus sp. used for making fine mats

Derived terms

Reduplications

Descendants

  • Tongic
    • Tongan: kie
  • Nuclear Polynesian
    • Samoic–Outlier
      • Ellicean–Outlier
      • Futunic
      • Samoic
    • Eastern Polynesian
      • Marquesic
        • Hawaiian: ʻie

References

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