Reconstruction:Proto-Malayo-Polynesian/hulaʀ

This Proto-Malayo-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-Malayo-Polynesian

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Etymology

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From Proto-Austronesian *Sulaʀ.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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*hulaʀ

  1. snake (legless reptile)
    Synonym: *nipay

Descendants

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  • Old Javanese: ulā (snake), ulĕr (caterpillar)
    • Javanese: ꦲꦸꦭ (ula, snake)
  • Proto-Malayo-Sumbawan:
    • Madurese: olar
    • Proto-Malayo-Chamic:
  • Proto-South Sulawesi: