alelo

ah-LEH-loh /aˈlelo/

Definitions

n

  1. tongue (term of greatest abuse according to Pratt)
    O lona alelo → His/Her tongue

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed by an expert

Samoan

  • E umi lona alelo
  • Ua tagi lona alelo

English

  • His tongue is long
  • His tongue is sore

Source & Etymology

Rev. Pratt Dictionary Reference
ALELO, s. the tongue. A term of greatest abuse. See LAULAUFFAIVA.
Additional Notes

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