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kaona

Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

1. n., Hidden meaning, as in Hawaiian poetry; concealed reference, as to a person, thing, or place; words with double meanings that might bring good or bad fortune.

  • Examples:
    • Kaona hoʻoʻinoʻino, pejorative innuendo.
    • No wai ke kaona o kēlā mele? Who is being referred to in veiled language in that song?

2. Town.

  • Source:
    • English.

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kaona

Haw to Eng, Māmaka Kaiao (2003+),

kikino, Downtown.

  • Source:
    • Existing dictionary word, Extended meaning
  • Related:
    • Kaona ukali. Suburb.
  • References:

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Kaona

/ KA-O-NA / Haw to Eng, Andrews (1865),

s., The name of a Hawaiian month.

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Kaona

/ kă'-ō-na / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

n., Name of an agitator and religious fanatic who caused a popular disturbance on the island of Hawaii when a deputy sheriff of the district was killed.

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kaona

Haw to Eng, Kent (1986),

Town.

kaona

Haw to Eng, Judd/Pukui/Stokes (1943),

import; implication.

kaona

Haw to Eng, Judd/Pukui/Stokes (1943),

town.

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