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n.v. Unpleasant odor, as of spoiling fish or meat, or volcanic sulphur; stench; tainted. (Hau- 1 + -na, nominalizer.) hoʻo.hauna To cause an offensive odor; to use strong-smelling bait to attract fish; to smell such an odor. Iʻa hoʻohauna, same as iʻa hoʻomelu; see melu. (PNP saunga.)

s. The strong offensive smell of meat.

adj. Strong smelling; offensive to the smell.

s. The striking of the hand or other substance in playing the kily; a i ka umi o ka hauna kilu, a laua. Laieik. 114.

1. Offensive to the smell, stinking.

2. Having the odor of flesh beginning to spoil; tainted (refers to meat).

HAU 113 HAU

1. The smell of tainted meat or fish.

2. The process of mending a net.

A striking; a firm stroke with the hand, as in playing kilu and other games.

To patch or mend a net.