ʻoaka
1. Same as hoaka #5, to open.
- Examples:
- ʻOaka aʻela kona waha, aʻo maila ʻoia iā lākou (Mat. 5.2), he opened his mouth instantly and taught them.
2. vi., To sprout, as sweet potatoes.
- Examples:
- Waiho ā ʻowaka like ka ulu o ka lau ʻuala, left until the sweet potato leaves all grow and sprout.
3. Variant spelling of ʻowaka, to flash.
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