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kolo.pua

Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

vs. Fragrant, as air laden with the perfume of flowers, sometimes said of the breath. Lit., creeping flowers. Ua hala kuʻu lehua, aia i Koʻokoʻolau i ka nae kolopua, my lehua blossom is gone to Koʻokoʻolau to breathe perfume-laden air.

KO-LO-PU-A

Haw to Eng, Andrews (1865),

adj. Smooth, easy breathing; breathing without constraint; i ka nae kolopua. Laieik. 142.

Kolopua (kŏ'-lo-pū'-a), adj.

/ kŏ'-lo-pū'-a / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

Sweet, said of one's breath; fragrant.

Ua hala kuu lehua ala Kookoolau
I ka nae kolopua.

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