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ʻeʻele

Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

Same as ʻeleʻele 1, but used chiefly in old chants. Ka manu ʻeʻele koi (For. 5:99), the black bird begged.

ʻeʻele

ʻaʻano ｜ stative verb Haw to Eng, Māmaka Kaiao,

ʻaʻano, Concave, i.e. hollowed or rounded inward, as the inside of a bowl.

  • Source:
    • Shortened/reduplication of kaʻele.
  • Examples:
    • Aniani ʻeʻele. Concave mirror.
    • Aniani kaulona ʻeʻele. Concave lens.
  • References:

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