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kaha.nia

Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

vs.

1. Smooth-shaven, smooth, unclouded. Kahania ke poʻo o ka ʻōhule, the head of the bald man is smooth.

2. Sour, as of poi.

KA-HA-NI-A

Haw to Eng, Andrews (1865),

v. N inserted for l. To be shaven; to be cut close; to be made smooth, as a shaven head; kahania ke poo o ka ohule.

Kahania (kā'-hă-nī'-a), adj.

/ kā'-hă-nī'-a / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

1. Clear.

2. Smooth shaven.

Kahania (kă'-hă-nī'-a), v.

/ kă'-hă-nī'-a / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

[Kaha, a cut, and nia, smooth.]

1. To be shaven; to be cut close; to be made smooth, as a shaven head: kahania ke poo o ka ohule.

2. To be clear overhead; to be unclouded.

3. To be sour; to have a biting taste: kahania mai nei hoi ka ai, the food has turned sour.

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