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1. vs., Even, smooth, clear. Figuratively, suave and pleasant in speech and manner.

• Examples:
  • Aukahi ka puaʻa, a smooth pig [a sacrificial hog with uncracked skin, believed perfect for sacrifice; figuratively, of perfection].

2. vs., United, flowing together.

• Examples:
  • Ua aukahi mai nā ʻale, ua malino ka Pākīpika (chant for Kalākaua), the waves move with one accord, the Pacific is calm.

hehele, Direct current (DC).

• Source:
  • Existing dictionary word, Extended meaning
• Related:
  • Uila aukahi. Direct current electricity.
  • Mālamalama aukahi. Coherent light, i.e. light in which all the waves vibrate in a single plane with the crests and troughs all aligned.
• References:
  • Cf. au māʻaloʻalo.

adj., Au and kahi, to cut smooth.

1. Smooth, without knots or protuberances, as a canoe; he waa aukahi, aole lala, aole opuupuu, a canoe, smooth, no knots, no protuberances.

2. Level and straight, as a floor; smooth and straight throughout; hookahi ano o ka au o ka laau.

3. Straight and smooth, as a looking-glass.

4. Applied also to a well composed speech; correct; eloquent.

1. adj., Having a surface without projections or irregularities readily perceptible; not rough; even; smooth.

2. adj., Free from anything defective, faulty, or unsightly; clear.

3. adj., Having nothing disagreeable in speech; smooth and pleasant in manner; suave.