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mā.helu

Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

vt. To dig, rake, scratch the earth; to spread loose soft earth over a taro patch after the bottom has been pounded hard to make it impervious. See helu #4. (Probably PPN maselu.)

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MA-HE-LU

Haw to Eng, Andrews (1865),

v. Ma and helu, to scratch the earth. To spread dust over as an artificial soil.

2. To spread loose soft dirt over a kalo patch after the bottom has been pounded hard. See PALUKU.

Mahelu (mă'-hē'lu), v.

Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

[Ma and helu, to scratch the earth.]

1. To spread dust over as an artificial soil.

2. To spread loose soft dirt over a taro patch after the bottom has been pounded hard. See paluku.

3. To dig; to turn up the earth.

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