Reconstruction:Proto-Polynesian/qao

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

From Proto-Oceanic *qaco, from Proto-Austronesian *qajaw. Cognate with Malagasy andro (“day”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʔa.o/

Noun

*qao

  1. cloud

Descendants

  • Tongan: ao
  • Proto-Nuclear-Polynesian:
    • Samoan: ao
    • Proto-East-Polynesian:
      • Hawaiian: ao
      • Maori: ao

Sources

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