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 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...
Samoan Lona To be pained by swallowing a hard unmasticated substance
Samoan Tau Leaves used to cover up a native oven of food
Samoan Ue/a To be giddy