Where does “*faufau” come from?
*faufau (Proto-Polynesian) comes from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian bahu — smell.
*faufau (Proto-Polynesian): disgusting, bad odor
Definitions
- disgusting, bad odor
Ancestry of “*faufau”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Malayo-Polynesian | bahu | smell |