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mai.ele

Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

1. Same as pūkiawe, shrubs.

2. nvs. Eloquence, skill in speaking; eloquent; skilled in asking questions to puzzle and confuse. Rare.

MAI-E-LE

Haw to Eng, Andrews (1865),

s. A knowledge of the use of words in a language.

2. Skill in using words. See NOILI.

3. Asking questions with skill, so as to puzzle one.

Maiele (mā'i-ē'-le), n.

/ mā'i-ē'-le / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

1. A knowledge of the use of words in a language.

2. Skill in using words. Syn: Noili.

3. Asking questions with skill, so as to puzzle one.

4. Same as maieli, a shrub or small tree.

maiele

Haw to Eng, Kent (1986),

Small shrub (Styphelia spp.). (NEAL 663.) See Plants: Uses.

maiele

Haw to Eng, Kent (1986),

Small shrub (Styphelia spp.) found chiefly in Australia, New Zealand, and Hawaiʻi, where it is called maiele or pūkiawe. It is common near Kīlauea Volcano. Hawaiians add its bright fruits to leis. In ancient times the wood was used for cremating outlaws. Also the smoke from the burning wood freed a chief from a kapu so he could mingle without harm with his people. (NEAL 663.)

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