nani Wai-ʻale.ʻale
n. A native violet (Viola kauaensis) found only in high bogs on Kauaʻi and on Oʻahu. The plants are 10 to 20 cm tall, with few broad leaves and one or two white or pale-blue fragrant flowers. Lit., Wai-ʻaleʻale beauty. Also kalili, liliwai, pohe hiwa. (Neal 591.) See waioleka.