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1. s., See hili, to plat; to twist. A brush generally, but especially a flybrush, made of feathers bound on to a stick.

2. Emphatically, the large brushes used by the chiefs; they were used as badges of royalty on all public occasions.

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v. To brush; to sweep, as with a broom; to sweep, as a house. Mat. 12:44. To wipe.

2. To sweep away, as the wind blows away light substances; hence,

3. To destroy.

4. To change; to be changeable.

Kahili (kā'-hī'-li), n.

/ kā'-hī'-li / Haw to Eng, Parker,

[Ka and hili, to plat; to twist.]

1. A brush made of feathers bound to a stick; a broom. (Probably originally used as a fly-brush.)

2. The large brushes used by the chiefs; they were symbols of royalty on all public occasions.

Kahili (kā'-hī'-li), v.

/ kā'-hī'-li / Haw to Eng, Parker,

1. To brush; to sweep, as with a broom; to sweep, as a house; to wipe or free from dust.

2. To sweep away, as the wind blows away light substances; hence,

3. To destroy.

4. To change; to be changeable.

Kahili

/ kă-hi'li / WahiLocation, Parker,

fly brush. Land section, Koolau, Kauai.

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