"Temotu" meaning in English

See Temotu in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Reflects the univerbation of Proto-Polynesian *te (“the”) + Proto-Polynesian *motu (“reef islet”). The place name Temotu, literally “the reef islet” arose in different Polynesian languages, making it impossible to indicate the exact source of the English term for different locations with the same name. Etymology templates: {{glossary|univerbation}} univerbation, {{der|en|poz-pol-pro|*te|t=the}} Proto-Polynesian *te (“the”), {{der|en|poz-pol-pro|*motu|t=reef islet}} Proto-Polynesian *motu (“reef islet”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Temotu
  1. name of various place names in the Pacific. Related terms: motu
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