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1. vs., Sweet, potable, of water that may be drunk but is not deliciously cool (huʻihuʻi); firm and tasty, as taro or sweet potato.

• Examples:
  • Waimānalo (place name), potable water.
  • Mānalo iki kēia wai, this water is drinkable, but perhaps a little brackish.
• Related:
  • hoʻomānalo Caus/sim.; To remove bitterness or saltiness, as of overly salty salmon.
• References:
  • PNP maangalo.

2. nvs., Appeased, softened, mollified, as anger, curses, bad omens; safe from harm or danger; sweetness, appeasement.

• Examples:
  • ʻA ʻohe mea e mānalo ai ka huhū, nothing will assuage the anger.
  • Mānalo ka moe (Kep. 121), the dream is made harmless.
  • Mānalo ka heiau, to sweeten a temple; to appease the gods, as by offering sacrifice.
  • Aukahi ka puaʻa, mānalo ka waʻa, perfect the [sacrificial] pig, safe the canoe.
• Related:
  • hoʻomānalo Caus/sim.; To appease, assuage, or mollify, as a god; to neutralize, as a curse.

3. (Cap.) n., Name reported for both Venus and Jupiter.

• Related:
  • Also: Hoʻomānalo.