Reconstruction:Proto-Polynesian/qau

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-Central Pacific *qau, from Proto-Oceanic *qaʀus, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *qaʀus.

Noun

*qau

  1. current (water)

Descendants

  • Proto-Nuclear Polynesian:
    • Proto-Eastern Polynesian:
      • Marquesic:
        • Hawaiian: au
        • Mangarevan: au
        • North Marquesan: au
      • Rapa Nui: au
      • Tahitic:
        • Maori: au
        • Rakahanga-Manihiki: e au
        • Rapa: au
        • Rarotongan: au
    • Western Polynesian:
      • Ellicean–Outlier:
        • Kapingamarangi: au
        • Nukuoro: au
        • Takuu: au
        • Tuvaluan: au
      • Futunic:
        • Anuta: au
        • Futuna-Aniwa: au
        • Pukapukan: au
        • Tikopia: au
      • Samoic:
        • Samoan: au
        • Tokelauan: au
  • Tongic:

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