ʻawa
1. n., The kava (Piper methysticum 🌐), a shrub 1.2 to 3.5 meters tall with green jointed stems and heart-shaped leaves, native to Pacific islands, the root being the source of a narcotic drink of the same name used in ceremonies (Neal 291), prepared formerly by chewing, later by pounding. The comminuted particles were mixed with water and strained. When drunk to excess it caused drowsiness and, rarely, scaliness of the skin and bloodshot eyes. Kava was also used medicinally.
- Examples:
- Kupu ʻawa (FS 57), to perform ceremony of offering kava to the gods [an unusual reference, as kava was not taken ceremonially, as in Samoa].
- ʻAwa kau lāʻau, the tree-resting kava, growing in tree crotches and famous in poetry concerning Puna, Hawaiʻi.
- References:
- PPN kawa.
2. vs., Sour, bitter, poisonous.
- Examples:
- ʻAwa ka ʻupena, the net is sour [of a net into which fish will not enter].
- ʻAwa ke au, how bitter the gall [a sour disposition].
- References:
- PPN kakawa, PCP kawa.
3. n., Cold mountain rain, fog, mist; to rain or mist. Figuratively, tragic misfortune or ordeal; in PH this word is preceded by ke and may refer to volcanic eruption: Uwē au, puni ʻā i ke ʻawa (PH 193), I weep, surrounded by lava in the downpour.
- Examples:
- ʻO ka uahi noe lehua, ʻo ke ʻawa nui i ka mauna (PH 205), the lehua mist smoke, the great outburst on the mountain.
4. n., A premature infant, believed caused by a “sour” condition of the mother.
5. n., A kind of bitter seaweed.
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ʻawa
See kava.
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awa
kikino, Port, as in a computer.
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awa
See Hudesona.
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awa
/ A-WA /v., To converse earnestly.
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awa
/ A-WA /s., Name of a plant, of a bitter acrid taste, from which an intoxicating drink is made.
2. The name of the liquor itself expressed from the root of the plant; the drinking of awa causes the skin to crack and flake off for a time; i ka manawa e inu ai kekahi i ka awa, he maikai kona ili ke nana aku; a mahope, mahuna ka ili, nakaka, puehoeho, inoino loa ke nana aku.
3. Bitterness, from the name of the plant.
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/ A-WA /s., Fine rain; mist; he ua awa, ma ka mauna ia ua.
2. A species of fish.
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/ A-WA /s., A harbor; a landing place; an entrance between two reefs; he awa o Kou ma Oʻahu, he awa ku moku; he nui na awa hookomo waa, there is the harbor of Kou on Oʻahu where ships anchor.
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/ ă-wā' /v., To deliberate; to advise; to counsel.
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/ ă'-wă /1. n., A shrub (Piper methysticum) of the pepper family.
2. n., A non-alcoholic and unfermented beverage of great social and ceremonial value prepared by chewing the awa root, mixing the comminuted particles with water, and straining the infusion when of the proper strength. Taken in moderation it acts as a stimulant and tonic but when drunk to excess produces drowsy intoxication and loss of control of the leg muscles.
3. n., The quality or state of being hitter; acridity; bitterness.
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/ ā'-wă /n., A species of milk-fish (Chanos chanos) highly esteemed as a food-fish. Also called aua, awa-awa and awa kalamoho.
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/ ă'-wă /1. n., A port or haven for ships; a landing place; a harbor.
2. n., An entrance, as between two coral reefs, for canoes and other light craft.
3. n., Condensed vapor suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface; fog; mist.
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awa
Milkfish (Chanos chanos). Young are called puawa; the medium size fish, awa ʻaua; commercial size, awa; very large, awa kalamoho.
ʻawa
Piper methysticum, called kava on other Pacific islands. It is a narcotic used to induce sleep, as a tonic for anxiety and tiredness, to ease passage of urine, relieve headaches and lung troubles, and assist in a displaced womb. (BHK.)
ʻawa
The kava (Piper methysticum). (NEAL 291.) See Plants: Uses.
ʻawa
Kava or awa plant (Piper methysticum), growing to 12 feet and valued as a source of a narcotic drink and for medicine. It has long played a part in the life of the people through ceremonies and festivals, and is always a sign of good will. It is closely related to pepper (Piper nigrum), a climbing shrub, the fruits of which yield black and white peper. (NEAL 291.)
ʻAwa
Fine, light rain like noe. See Rains: Glossary.
ʻawa
Fine rain or mist.
awa
(ke) awa passage through reef; modern, “harbor.”
‘awa
the narcotic, Piper: bitter.
awa
1. Harbor. Kohala Corp. v. State of Hawaii, 69 Haw. 54, 55 (1987). 2. Ocean channel or passage, as through a reef (PE). 3. Cove (PE). 4. A port or haven for ships; a landing place; a harbor; an entrance, as between two coral reefs, for canoes and other light craft (AP).
ʻawa
The plant piper methysticum.
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