The Austronesian Comparative Dictionary

Words for very old, of huge trees, animals, etc.; too old, of tubers and fruits allowed to ripen too long; past one’s prime, of spinsters and old bachelors in Asilulu

matua

  • *tuqaS old, of people; primary forest, old forest [Etymon]
  • ma-tuqah old, of people; very, extremely; to die, dead (euphemism)