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yaqona — variant of yanggona * * * yaqona /yə kōˈnə/ noun The Fijian name for kava (qv) * * * yaqona var. yanggona … Useful english dictionary
yaqona — A Fijian drink made from the powdered root of Piper methysticum (family Piperaceae); excessive drinking of it causes a state of hyperexcitability and a loss of power in the legs; chronic intoxication induces roughening of the skin and a state of… … Medical dictionary
Fijian traditions and ceremonies — Fijian tradition and ceremony is a living way of life that has remained intact for millennia, evolving as the Fijian nation has modernised over time, with various external influences from Pacific neighbours, and European and Asian society. The… … Wikipedia
Kava — This article is about the kava plant. For the class of pharmacological derivatives, see Kavalactone. For other uses, see Kava (disambiguation). Kava Young Piper methysticum Sci … Wikipedia
Fijian people — Indigenous Fijians Total population Est. 700,000 Regions with significant populations … Wikipedia
Culture of Fiji — Fiji s culture is a tapestry of indigenous Fijian, Indian, European, Chinese, and other nationalities. Culture polity, traditions, language, food, costume, belief system, architecture, arts, craft, music, dance and sports which will be discussed… … Wikipedia
Kava — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Kava (homonymie). Kava … Wikipédia en Français
Piper methysticum — Kava Kava … Wikipédia en Français
Kava culture — refers to the cultures of western Oceania which consume kava, and the religious and cultural traditions associated with it. There are similarities in the use of kava between the different cultures, but each one also has its own… … Wikipedia
List of English words containing Q not followed by U — In English, the letter q is usually followed by the letter u . While this is true in the vast majority of cases, there are some exceptions, the majority of which are romanised from Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Inuktitut, or other languages which do… … Wikipedia
