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eʻea

Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

Reduplication of ea #3; to rise up frequently, as in water; to bob up and down.

  • Examples:
    • Eʻea aʻe ke poʻo o ka honu i ka ʻilikai, the head of the turtle appeared again and again on the surface of the sea.

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ʻeʻea

Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

1. vs. Quick ready, expert. He ʻeʻea nō kona kūlana, he is quick in his ways.

2. n. A bird, said to be an adult ʻalaiaha. (KL. line 307.)

E-E-A

Haw to Eng, Andrews (1865),

v. To rise up frequently. See EA.

E-E-A

Haw to Eng, Andrews (1865),

adj. See the foregoing. Quick; ready; expert.

Eea (ē-ĕ'a), adj.

/ ē-ĕ'a / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

Quick; ready; expert.

Eea (ē-ĕ'a), v.

/ ē-ĕ'a / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

To rise up frequently, after dipping or diving.

EEE 79 EHE

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