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1. n., Brown seaweeds (Dictyota 🌐 spp.), regularly divided into narrow segments. They are so bitter that they will taint other seaweeds put with them and can be eaten but little and by some are considered poisonous.

• Related:
  • Medical kahunas used them in small quantities to treat asthma.
  • This name is sometimes qualified by the terms kai and ʻula.
  • Also: maka and false līpoa.
• References:
  • Cf. kūālani.

2. An Oʻahu tree (Pelea sandwicensis or P. oahuensis), with oblong, fragrant leaves (like the mokihana of Kauaʻi), which were used for scenting tapa.

• Related:
  • The bark was used for medicine.
  • Also: other species of Pelea.
• References:
  • PPN alani.

3. An upland moss.

1. n., Name given to the genus of trees and shrubs called Pelea of the family Rutaceae.

2. n., Name of a timber tree used in fitting up canoes.

3. n., The name of a mountain on Lānaʻi.

4. n., English. Orange, the fruit of Citrus aurantium.

5. n., The orange tree.

6. n., Name of a breeze on Lānaʻi, from the name of the mountain. He alani ko Liloa
Kapa ala o na kaha.

7. n., Seamoss of the species of limu. It is bitter, and very similar to the lipoa.