Reconstruction:Proto-Polynesian/malino

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This Proto-Polynesian entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Polynesian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Proto-Oceanic *malino, from a prefixed form of Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *linaw (“calm, still, as the surface of water”).

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA^(key): /maˈli.no/

Adjective[edit]

*malino

calm

Descendants[edit]

Hawaiian: malino
Maori: marino

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