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makimaki

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

Similar to ʻoʻopu hue, puffer. (Arothron hispidus 🌐.)

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MA-KI-MA-KI

Haw to Eng, Andrews (1865),

s. Name of a fish; a dolphin.

Makimaki (mā'-kĭ-mā'-ki), n.

/ mā'-kĭ-mā'-ki / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

The swell fish (Tetraodon hispidus). Also called oopuhue and keke.

makimaki

Haw to Eng, Kent (1986),

Balloonfish (Arothron hispidus). This fish, inhabiting the shoreline and moderate depths, may grow to 20 inches. It has an inflatable body and is poisonous—not for eating. See ʻoʻopu hue.

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