palolo
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of palolo
1890–95; < Samoan or Tongan
Example Sentences
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The palolo is mixed with pudding, and said to taste like fish; I am not in a position to pronounce an opinion.
From Two Years with the Natives in the Western Pacific by Speiser, Felix
Taumafamua was the name of this month, the first of plenty, that means, fish and other food became plentiful, and then followed what were called the palolo and fly-hook feasts.
From Samoa, A Hundred Years Ago And Long Before by Turner, George
If the last quarter of the moon is early in October palolo does not come till the last quarter of the November moon.
From Samoa, A Hundred Years Ago And Long Before by Turner, George
If the last quarter of the moon is late in October palolo is found the day before, the day of, and the day after, that quarter.
From Samoa, A Hundred Years Ago And Long Before by Turner, George
The palolo is a favourite delicacy, and they never fail to fish for it.
From Two Years with the Natives in the Western Pacific by Speiser, Felix
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