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kaʻawili

/ kaʻa.wili / Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert,

vt., To turn, twist, writhe as in pain; to knead, as bread (Ier. 7.18).

  • Related:
    • ʻŌpelu fish that form a vertical wall as they swim, flapping to maintain this unusual position, are said to kaʻawili.
    • hoʻokaʻawili Caus/sim.; To cause pain (Ier. 4.19); to torture; to cause to twist or writhe; to fondle or pet in ardent love-making.
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Kaʻawili

Haw to Eng, Māmaka Kaiao,

iʻoa, Mintaka, a star.

  • Source:
    • Mānaleo (HA).

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