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palakāhela

/ pala.kā.hela / Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

1. vs., Overripe, spoiled; yellowed and falling, as leaves.

  • Examples:
    • Palakāhela ka ʻai o Maka-ʻŪkiu (chant), the food crops of Maka-ʻŪkiu are spoiled.

2. vs., Curved, bent; stooped, as one lifting a weight to one's back.

  • Related:
    • hoʻopalakāhela Caus/sim.; To curve, bend, stoop.

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PA-LA-KA-HE-LA

Haw to Eng, Andrews (1865),

adj. Pala and kahela, bent. Crooked; curved; having crooked legs or neck.

Palakahela ka a-i o Makaukiu,

He kiu ka makani, he alele hooholo na Kokoolau,

Ke kuehu mai la iuka o Pehu,

Ike ke kanaka kahea uolo makani.

Palakahela (pă'-lă-kā'-hē'-la), adj.

/ pă'-lă-kā'-hē'-la / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

[Pala, soft, and kahela, bent.]

1. Crooked; curved; having crooked legs or neck, as in lifting.

Palakaheia ka ai o Makaukiu,
He kiu ka makani, he alele hooholo na Kokoolau,
Ke kuehu mai la iuka o Pehu,
Ike ke kanaka kahea uolo makani.

2. Over ripe; so ripe as to drop off the stem.

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