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moris
adj
To be alive or to exist.

“Ita presiza bee atu moris.”

We need water to live.

Also means
  1. live

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ikanAppears in an example
noun
An animal that lives in water and breathes using gills.

“Ikan neé moris iha tasi.”

That fish lives in the sea.

Also means
  1. fish (vertebrate animal)
  2. fish

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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kuluAppears in an example
noun
A large, round fruit that grows on a tropical tree and is often cooked and eaten.

“Kulu moris iha ai-laran.”

Breadfruit grows in the forest.

Also means
  1. breadfruit

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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noinAppears in an example
noun
A person's capacity for thought or their sense of right and wrong. It refers to your inner consciousness.

“Ita-nia noin importante tebes ba moris.”

Your mind is very important for life.

Also means
  1. mind
  2. conscience

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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taunAppears in an example
noun
A type of plant belonging to the Indigofera genus.

“Taun ne'e moris iha natar laran.”

This Indigofera plant grows in the rice field.

Also means
  1. Indigofera

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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marsuAppears in an example
noun
The third month of the year.

“Ha'u moris iha fulan marsu.”

I was born in the month of March.

Also means
  1. March

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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lafaekAppears in an example
noun
A large reptile that lives in rivers, lakes, or saltwater.

“Lafaek moris iha mota laran.”

The crocodile lives in the river.

Also means
  1. crocodile

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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