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1. n., A fragrant fern (Phymatosorus scolopendria 🌐 syn. Microsorium scolopendria); when crushed, its fragrance suggests that of maile; famous for its fragrance an Kauaʻi (see lauaʻe #2).

• Examples:
  • Pieces were strung in pandanus leis between the keys.
• Related:
  • Also: lauwaʻe.
• References:
  • See chant, punia.
  • Neal 27.

2. nvs., Beloved, sweet, of a lover.

• Examples:
  • Ka ipo lauaʻe o Makana, the sweet beloved of Makana [reference to the famous lauaʻe ferns of Makana, Kauaʻi].
• Related:
  • hoʻolauaʻe Caus/sim.; To cherish, as a beloved memory.
    • I ka make ʻana o kāna kāne, ua hoʻolauaʻe aʻela ʻoia i ke aloha, at the death of her husband, she cherished the loving memory.

3. Same as lauaʻe haole. Also lauwaʻe.

4. vt., To gather together, collect. Also lauwaʻe.

5. (Cap.) n., Wind, Honopū, Kauaʻi.

• References:
  • Nak. 58.