Words that come from Proto-Polynesian motu

10 words across 6 languages descend from Proto-Polynesian motu — including motu, motu, motu, motu, moku, mokupuni, mokuhonua, kaumokuʻāina.

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Hawaiian (5)

Maori (1)

Niuean (1)

Tahitian (1)

Tongan (1)

Rapa Nui (1)

Words from Proto-Polynesian motu — 10 descendants | Etymology Explorer