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ʻeʻepa

Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

nvs., Extraordinary, incomprehensible, abnormal, deceitful, peculiar, as persons with miraculous powers; such persons. Many ʻeʻepa characters in mythology were born in strange forms, as a plant, an animal, or a piece of rope. Trickery or deceit that passes comprehension is also ʻeʻepa.

  • Examples:
    • The menehune, Nāwā, and Nāmū of Wao-lani in Nuʻu-anu Valley were ʻeʻepa.
  • Related:
    • hōʻeʻepa Caus/sim.; Mysterious, mystifying, incomprehensible.
      • Hōʻeʻepa wale hoʻi nā hana a kēlā keiki, that boy's behavior is certainly mysterious.
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E-E-PA

Haw to Eng, Andrews (1865),

s. See EPA. Forgery; deceit; treachery.

Eepa (ĕ-ĕ'-pă), n.

/ ĕ-ĕ'-pă / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

Forgery; deceit; treachery. Syn: Epa.

ʻeʻepa

Haw to Eng, Kent (1986),

Forgery, deceit, treachery.

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