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heʻe mā.koko

Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

n. A variety of large red octopus (Octopus ornatus); it was rarely eaten because of its bitter taste, but was sometimes used as medicine.

heʻe makōko

Haw to Eng, Kent (1986),

Large, reddish squid (Octopus ornatus), bitter to human taste but effective as medicine. A night squid that forages after dark. Also called puloa, which is used for bait rather than food.

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