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wao kanaka

Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

n., An inland region where people may live or occasionally frequent, usually considered below the wao akua.

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wao kanaka

Haw to Eng, Kent (1986),

Region on the side of a mountain where people may live and cultivate the land. It is next below the wao akua and is a land believed inhabited by spirits.

wao kanaka

Haw to Eng, Land Terms (1995),

1. Upland area below the wao akua where people may occasionally frequent or even reside. 2. Area below the wao akua region, an area where people cultivate food (SAM) (DM) (SMK). 3. Area where the amaʻu fern grows (DM). 4. Area where koa trees grow suitable for canoes (SMK). 5. Inland region where people may live or occasionally frequent (PE). 6. A region on the side of a mountain next below the wao nahele’, it is a region where people may live and where vegetables may be cultivated; mau is another name (AP).

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