Associations to the word «Polynesian»

Wiktionary

POLYNESIAN, adjective. Of, from, or pertaining to Polynesia.
POLYNESIAN, noun. A person from Polynesia.
POLYNESIAN, noun. A language group spoken by these people.
POLYNESIAN ARROWROOT, noun. A plant with starchy tubers used like arrowroot, Tacca leontopetaloides

Dictionary definition

POLYNESIAN, noun. A native or inhabitant of Polynesia.
POLYNESIAN, noun. The branch of the Austronesian languages spoken from Madagascar to the central Pacific.
POLYNESIAN, adjective. Of or relating to Polynesia or its people or culture.

Wise words

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