Date:  Thu, 10 Feb 1994 13:48:49 PST

From:  Larry Frazier <0084P[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]NAVPGS.BITNET>

Subject: Re: A rara avis



No sparrow-fart sightings; apologize for a re-direction of the string...

My favorite is mango, used to refer to bell peppers. I understand the

usage is common in Tennessee area. Also: any out there raised in Hawaii,

or interested in origins of Hawaii usages from its New England

missionary influences?