hōkeo
/ hō.keo /1. n., Long gourd calabash, as used to hold food, clothing, fishing gear; any cooking pot. Figuratively, an empty container, a trifle.
- Examples:
- He wahi hōkeo wale nō, just an empty container [to have or know nothing].
- References:
- Cf. hōkeo kani.
- PCP footeo , sooteo : cf. Maori hooteo.
2. vt., To cherish secretly, as love.
- Examples:
- E hōkeo iho i ke aloha (song), cherish the love.
3. n., A variety of sweet potato.
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