Reconstruction:Proto-Polynesian/faqo

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.

From Proto-Oceanic *paqot, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *paqət.

• IPA^(key): /faʔo/

*faqo

1. chisel

• Proto-Nuclear Polynesian:
  • Proto-Eastern Polynesian:
    • Hawaiian: hao
    • Maori: whao
    • Tahitian: fao
    • Tuamotuan: pao
• Ellicean–Outlier:
  • Rennellese: ha’o
  • Takuu: fao, hao

• Blust, R., Trussel, S. (2010–) Austronesian Comparative Dictionary, web edition‎^[1]
• Ross Clark and Simon J. Greenhill, editors (2011), “Proto-Polynesian/faqo”, in POLLEX-Online: The Polynesian Lexicon Project Online
• Wolff, J. U. (2010) Proto-Austronesian Phonology with Glossary, NY: Cornell Southeast Asia Program Publications