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nanu

Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

Var. of nalu, wave.

nā.nū.

Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

n. Native species of gardenia, shrubs and trees with broad leaves and tubular, white single flowers. (Neal 800.) Also nāʻū. Cf. kiele.

NA-NU

Haw to Eng, Andrews (1865),

s. See NALU. The surf of the sea; pehea ka nanu (nalu)? ke wewe o wahulu mai.

Nanu (nă'-nu), n.

/ nă'-nu / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

Same as nalu.

nānū

Haw to Eng, Kent (1986),

Two species of the genus Gardenia: 1. Gardenia brighami, a tree with fragrant, white blossoms. The yellow pulp of the fruit is used to dye kapa yellow. 2. G. remyi, a tall tree attaining a height of 40 feet. Leaf buds are used as a glue. The pulp of this fruit is used to dye kapa yellow. (NEAL 800.)

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