ʻili
1. n., Skin, complexion, hide, pelt, scalp, bark, rind, peel.
- Examples:
- ʻAʻohe mea ʻē aʻe, ʻo ka lole wale nō i ka ʻili, there was nothing else except the clothing on the back.
- Hoʻokae ʻili, race prejudice; to have race prejudice.
- References:
- See ex., kūakā.
- PPN kili.
2. Leather.
- Examples:
- ʻIli lahilahi, thin leather.
- ʻIli mānoanoa, thick leather.
- References:
- Cf. ʻili ʻāina, ʻilikai.
- Examples:
- ʻIli paʻa, hard cover (of a book).
5. Land section, next in importance to ahupuaʻa and usually a subdivision of an ahupuaʻa.
6. Strap of any kind, as reins, harness, fan belt, machine belt; hose.
- References:
- Cf. alaʻume.
7. Pebble (less used than ʻiliʻili); kōnane pebble.
8. vs., Square, as in measurements.
- Examples:
- Ana ʻili, square measurements.
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