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kaupua

/ kau.pua / Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

1. Same as ʻōpua.

  • Examples:
    • Ke kaupua maila nā ao, the clouds are gathering in banks.

2. nvi., Sport: swimming or diving for half-submerged objects, formerly gourds, today noni or citric fruits or green coconuts or papayas; to play this game.

  • References:
    • Malo 233.

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KAU-PU-A

Haw to Eng, Andrews (1865),

s. An elevated cloud of singular appearance.

2. Name of an ancient pastime.

Kaupua (ka-ū'-pū'-a), n.

/ ka-ū'-pū'-a / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

Same as opua.

kaupua

Haw to Eng, Kent (1986),

Diving for half-ripe gourds, an ancient pastime. (MALO 233.)

kaupua

Haw to Eng, Kent (1986),

Elevated cloud of singular appearance; banks of clouds. He kaupua maila nā ao, the clouds are gathering in banks.

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