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1. n. Caterpillar (2 Oihn. 6.28; KL. line 287); army worm (Cirphis unipuncta). Also kupa.

2. vs. Brindled, striped: see pōpoki.

s. Pee and lua, hole. A species of worm destructive to vegetation; the same as the anuhe or enuhe. 2 Oihl. 6:28. A caterpillar perhaps.

Peelua (pe'e-lū'-a), n.

/ pe'e-lū'-a / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

[Pee, to hide, and [ua, hole.] A worm destructive to vegetation; a caterpillar. Syn: Anuhe or enuhe.

Caterpillar; army worm (Pseudaletia unipuncta). Introduced. See kupa.

Kapa with a striped design.

Caterpillar that destroys the sweet potato leaves. (NP 133.)

caterpillar.

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