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hehelo

Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

Reduplication of helo; reddish, bright, showy.

  • hoʻohehelo Caus/sim.
    • Nā pāpale hulu manu like ʻole o nā aliʻi e hoʻohehelo ana i ka ʻōnohi o ka lā, the hats of the varying bird feathers of the chiefs shining brightly within the eyeball [sight] of the sun.

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HE-HE-LO

Haw to Eng, Andrews (1865),

v. To be like the helo or ohelo, a reddish brown; hence,

2. To be good looking; grand; proud.

Hehelo (hĕ'-hē'-lo), v.

Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

1. To be reddish brown, like the helo or ohelo.

2. To be good looking; to be grand or proud in appearance.

3. To be vain or proud of one's attire.

4. To be showy.

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