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nepu

Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

vs., Plump, full and round in flesh, bulging; swollen, as a stream.

  • Related:
    • hoʻonepu Caus/sim.; To cause plumpness, swelling; plump.
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nepu

Haw to Eng, Māmaka Kaiao,

ʻaʻano Gibbous, as the moon. He mahina nepu māhuahua ÿo Hua. Hua is a waxing gibbous moon. Dic., ext. mng. Cf. kewe. Mahina nepu māhuahua. Waxing gibbous moon. Mahina nepu manono. Waning gibbous moon.

NE-PU

Haw to Eng, Andrews (1865),

adj. Round, full and plump, as a fat animal; full in flesh; fat.

Nepu (nē'-pu), adj.

/ nē'-pu / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

Round. full and plump, as a fat animal; full in flesh; fat.

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