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kāmakamaka

/ kā.maka.maka / Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

1. vi., Fresh, alive, as of leaves or fresh fish; to lay green leaves on an oven (Kep. 163); mulch Rare.

2. n., Prayer asking forgiveness.

  • Related:
    • hoʻokāmakamaka Caus/sim.; To ask forgiveness, to seek restoration of friendship.
  • References:

3. vt., To tie securely with ropes.

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KA-MA-KA-MA-KA

Haw to Eng, Andrews (1865),

s. A speech; a prayer; the asking of a favor.

2. The covering materials of an oven; a cover for an oven.

Kamakamaka (kā'-mă'-kă-mă'-ka), n.

Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

1. A cry for help; a prayer to the gods for assistance.

2. Material used to spread over the hot stones of an imu or oven to protect the food from burning. (The modern word is pale.)

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