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ʻūkihi

/ ʻū.kihi / Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

1. nvi., Cold sores, any sores about the corners (kihi) of the mouth; to have such.

  • Figuratively, to talk too much.

2. n., Name of a bird (no data).

  • References:
    • KL. line 314.

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ukihi

/ U-KI-HI / Haw to Eng, Andrews (1865),

1. adj., Sores at the corners of the mouth.

2. Well spoken, as a fluent person in speaking; he waha ukihi, hoopololei, mikomiko ka waha.

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ukihi

ʻaʻano ｜ stative verb / u-ki'-hi / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

adj., Skillful in speaking; adroit in the use of words; winsome in speech.

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ukihi

kikino ｜ noun / u-ki'-hi / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

n., Sores at the corners of the mouth.

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