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Terms in Tahitian 11-20 of 42

himaa

[Tahitian]

Earth oven

hoi

[Tahitian]

Air potato. An intrusive, but one of the most widely consumed varieties of yam cultivated in the Pacific Islands, Asia and West Africa. Uncultivated versions may be bitter and even poisonous (as in Florida).

ia ota

[Tahitian]

Small pieces of raw fish, usually tuna, marinated in lime juice and coconut milk.

maa Tahiti

[Tahitian]

Tahitian food or cuisine.

maa Tinito

[Tahitian]

Chinese food or cuisine.

maeva

[Tahitian]

Welcome

maitai roa

[Tahitian]

Very good

manuia

[Tahitian]

Health. Cheers. A toast,

mao

[Tahitian]

Shark

mape

[Tahitian]

Chestnuts, often available cooked in markets.