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poʻou

Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

1. n., Wrasse (Cheilinus rhodochrous).

  • Related:
    • Varieties are qualified by the colors kea and ʻula.

2. Same as ʻaʻawa, wrasse.

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PO-OU

Haw to Eng, Andrews (1865),

s. A species of fish of a reddish color, similar in character to the huli, aawa and ea.

Poou (pō'-ō'u), n.

/ pō'-ō'u / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

A fish (Cheilinus hexagonatus), of a reddish color, similar in character to the huli and ea.

pōʻou

Haw to Eng, Kent (1986),

Two wrasses: 1. Hawaiian hogfish (Bodianus bilunulatus). Colors vary with growth. Attains a length of 2 feet. See ʻaʻawa. 2. Ringtail wrasse (Cheilinus unifasciatus). Similar to ʻeʻa, hilu.

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