Words that come from Proto-Oceanic “kani”

16 words across 9 languages descend from Proto-Oceanic kani — including kai, kai, kainga, Mahiʻai, ʻai, kaekae, kaekaem, kūʻai.

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Hawaiian (3)

Maori (2)

Bislama (2)

Fijian (2)

Rapa Nui (2)

Pijin (2)

English (1)

Proto-Polynesian (1)

Tongan (1)