lā.ʻele
n. Old leaf, ready to fall or beginning to dry (a contraction of lau ʻelemakule, old leaf). Fig., aged; old age. Mai ka liko a ka lāʻele, from leaf bud to old leaf.
n. Old leaf, ready to fall or beginning to dry (a contraction of lau ʻelemakule, old leaf). Fig., aged; old age. Mai ka liko a ka lāʻele, from leaf bud to old leaf.
s. The name of kalo tops when partially dry or thrown by as refuse. See LAALO. The litter, as of kalo tops or old kalo leaves; any litter or refuse material.
2. The name of the outside leaves of the loulu, tobacco, &c.; the same as halii.
The old leaves of any growing plant; the leaves which are ready to fall.
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