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kuili

Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

n.v., Prayer committed to memory and recited in unison during luakini (temple) dedications; to repeat, pray.

  • References:
    • Malo 171.

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KU-I-LI

Haw to Eng, Andrews (1865),

s. The name of a prayer which lasted all night.

Kuili (kū-ī'-li), n.

/ kū-ī'-li / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

[Contraction of kuawili, a petition.] The name of a prayer which lasted all night. See kuawili, a prayer.

Kuili (ku'-ili):

/ ku'-ili / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

a certain all-night prayer. Elevation, Kona, Hawaii.

Kuili

Wahi ｜ Location, Place Names of Hawaiʻi (1974),

Hill near the beach, not far from Makala-wena, North Kona, Hawaiʻi. Lit., memorized temple prayer.

kuili

Haw to Eng, Kent (1986),

Prayer that lasted all night at temple dedicatory ceremonies. According to Malo it was memorized and recited in unison. (MALO 171.)

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