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kū.honu

Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

n. An edible spotted-back crab (Portunus sanguinolentus). Lit., turtle back. Also pāpaʻi kūhonu.

KU-HO-NU

Haw to Eng, Andrews (1865),

s. A species of crab-fish.

Kuhonu (kū'-hō'-nu), n.

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

A species of crab-fish, very popular as food.

kūhonu

Haw to Eng, Kent (1986),

Edible spotted-back crab (Portunus sanguinolentus). This swimming crab carries barnacles. A large specimen may measure 1½ inches between the tips of the long lateral spines. This species is popular in Honolulu markets.

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