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Trylā'aufuafuala'au 'ainalaufuala'aua'a

moso'oi

noun
Definitions
  1. 1

    ylang-ylang tree

  2. 2

    fragrant flower tree

Language review notes
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Usage Note

fua manogi e fai ai 'ula

Sample sentences
E 'ese le manogi o fua o le la'au moso'oi.
The ylang-ylang tree flowers smell so sweet.
Source & etymology
Contemporary Usage
Common modern Samoan words known to native speakers and verified by Gagana Samoa editors.
Usage notes
Flowers used in Samoan perfume and leis; culturally significant
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