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laeʻula

/ lae.ʻula / Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

n., A well-trained, clever person; expert. Literally, red brow [red being the sacred color].

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laeʻula

Haw to Eng, Māmaka Kaiao,

kikino, Doctorate, as a degree at a university.

  • Source:
    • Existing dictionary word, Extended meaning
  • Examples:
    • Ke hana nei ʻo Kale no kōna kēkelē laeʻula ma ke kālaimeaola. Kale is working on his doctorate degree in biology.
  • Related:
    • Also: kauka.
    • Kēkelē laeʻula. Doctorate degree. Also: palapala laeʻula.
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