solwara

Tok Pisin

Etymology

sol +‎ wara, compare saltwater.

Noun

solwara

1. sea
2. ocean
   • 1989, Buk Baibel long Tok Pisin, Port Moresby: Bible Society of Papua New Guinea, Jenesis 1:10:

     Na ol wara i bung pinis long wanpela hap em i kolim “Solwara.”

     →New International Version translation

3. saltwater; brine