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nenue, nenuwe

Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

n.

1. Chub fish, also known as rudder or pilot fish (Kyphosus bigibbus, K. vaigiensis). This name may be qualified by the terms ʻeleʻele, kea, pāʻīʻiʻi, pākiʻikiʻi, uli. Also nanue, enenue, manaloa. See hoe nenue. (PNP nenue.)

2. Var. of nanue, seaweed.

3. A paddle with a broad blade. Rare.

Nenue (nē-nū'-e), n.

/ nē-nū'-e / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

Same as nanue.

Nenue

Wahi ｜ Location, Place Names of Hawaiʻi (1974),

Street, ʻĀina-Haina, Honolulu. (TM.) Lit., pilotfish.

nenue

Haw to Eng, Kent (1986),

Rudderfish (Kyphosus spp.). Found off Kahuku and along the Hilo coast. It grows to 24 inches and has an ashcolored body. It is herbivorous, which makes a less palatable fish for eating. See ʻānuhenuhe.

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