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kūhinu

/ kū.hinu / Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

nvt., Greasy, oily, polished; to rub with oil, polish, grease; a name applied to women (except kāhuna) because they were not permitted to make offerings to the gods with their hands.

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    • Kep. 23.

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kuhinu

/ kū'-hī'-nu / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

1. v., To rub over with any oily substance.

2. v., To cause to shine by the application of grease; to polish.

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