‘ali

AH-lee /ˈʔali/

Definitions

n

  1. bamboo pillow (traditional sleeping pillow made from bamboo)
    O lona 'ali

Example Sentences

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Samoan

  • E lelei le 'ali bamboo
  • Ua mou i le 'ali

English

  • The bamboo pillow is good
  • Sleeping on the pillow

Source & Etymology

Rev. Pratt Dictionary Reference
'ALI, s. the bamboo pillow. 'O lona 'ali.
Additional Notes

A Grammar and Dictionary of the Samoan Language, with English and Samoan vocabulary, by Rev George Pratt (1862)