Entries from Pukui & Elbert 1986 in Pollex-Online

Pukui, M. K. and S. H. Elbert (1986). Hawaiian Dictionary. Honolulu, University of Hawaii Press.

Language Item Description
Hawaiian Nuʔu Height, high place, summit...stratum; piled high. Uncertain Semantic Connection
Hawaiian Paʔa Firm, solid, tight...jelled, congealed, frozen; hard, sound (as wood)....
Hawaiian Puʔu Hill
Hawaiian Kaulana Famous, celebrated, renowned... Uncertain Semantic Connection
Hawaiian Kumu Teacher, tutor...
Hawaiian Wai To retain, place, leave, remain, earn, deposit
Hawaiian Wai/wai Goods, property...wealth...rich...
Hawaiian Kaʔu/nee Slow, lagging, delaying
Hawaiian Koʔolau Windward (north-east) coast of Hawaiian Islands
Hawaiian Pehi To throw, throw at, pelt; an overhand throw, as in throwing the *'ulu*.
Hawaiian Pehi To throw, throw at, pelt; an overhand throw, as in throwing the *'ulu*.
Hawaiian Pe/pehi To beat, strike, pound kll
Hawaiian Kilo/hi To glance, gaze, as into a mirror
Hawaiian Haakilo To observe closely, spy on, reconnoiter, snoop, eavesdrop
Hawaiian Kalele To lean upon... Uncertain Semantic Connection
Hawaiian Kee Protest, complaint, criticism; to criticize...oppose...refuse
Hawaiian Ke/kee Admonition to a female to sit propertly; indecent exposure by a woman or girl Uncertain Semantic Connection
Hawaiian ʔOlo Double chin, sagging skin, jowls...to sag, hang down Uncertain Semantic Connection
Hawaiian Pala Ripe, mellow; yellow, as leaves
Hawaiian ʔOia True, truth...that's right...