Samoan rosewood

noun

Definitions

Language review notes

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Usage Note

la'au e ola tetele i luga o mauga, e 'aina lona fatu

Sample sentences

There are many rosewood trees grown on the mountains of our village.

E tele ifilele e ola i luga o mauga o lo matou nu'u.

Source & etymology

Contemporary Usage

Common modern Samoan words known to native speakers and verified by Gagana Samoa editors.

Usage notes

Fine mat and canoe timber; culturally significant tree

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