Entry record from Pinto (2004): Makalero
Page number: 12
alasa
• the name of a tree; if the stem is big it is cut for wine to drink; that is called alasa ponu.
alasalupu
• the leaf/branch (?) of the alasa tree which has not yet ripened is called this (?).
Literally: alasa 'tree species'; lupu 'leaf, branch' (??)
Note: CHECK lupu; okona nanilerakere