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ʻiamo

Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

vi., To jump into water from a height, feet first, without causing a splash.

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Iamo (ĭ-ă'-mo), v.

/ ĭ-ă'-mo / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

To leap into the water from a height without splash or spatter. Also called iomo, erroneously. (The acme of a Hawaiian's skill in leaping into the water is not only to cause no splash at entry, but to glide (pahi'a), under water a distance so as not to disturb the bubbling or ebullating effect of his leap.)

Iamo (i-ā'mo):

/ i-ā'mo / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

to leap without splash into the water. Beach, Lanai.

ʻIamo

Wahi ｜ Location, Place Names of Hawaiʻi (1974),

Coastal area, northeast Lā-naʻi. Lit., leaping.

ʻiamo

Haw to Eng, Kent (1986),

To leap into water and not make a splash. Also called lele kawa.

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