ʻā.kuli
nvi. To collect, as leaves in a stream; to dam a stream thus; forest pool where leaves and rubbish have accumulated. Fig., to cast a reflection. Ākuli ke aka o ka lāʻau i ka wai, the reflection of trees is cast on the water.
A-KU-LI
v. To collect in a stream of water, as leaves, blossoms, &c.
2. To dam up the water by such collection; ua akuli ka wai, a ua halana; a ua akuli ka lau o ka laau iloko o ka wai.
Akuli ka pua o ka laau i ka wai,
Lulana ahu i ka ae waililua,
He wai hoopaa ia nolaila
No ua’kua la, o Maua, o Limaloa.
akuli
kikino ｜ noun / ā-kŭ'-lĭ /n., A water hole in the forest where leaves and forest rubbish have accumulated.
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ʻākuli
1. A pool in a stream where leaves and rubbish have accumulated (PE). 2. To dam a stream thus; to collect, as leaves in a stream (PE). 3. A water hole in the forest where leaves and forest rubbish have accumulated (AP).
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