HU-LU-MA-NU
s. Hulu and manu, a bird. A bird-feather. NOTE.—Bird's feathers were highly valued in former times; o ka hulumanu ka mea i manao nui ia, he wai-wai ia.
s. Hulu and manu, a bird. A bird-feather. NOTE.—Bird's feathers were highly valued in former times; o ka hulumanu ka mea i manao nui ia, he wai-wai ia.
s. LIT. A bird's feather. Name of a class of men around a chief, very great favorites; a favorite of the chief. See the foregoing.
[Hulu, feather, and manu, a bird.]
1. A bird-feather, highly valued in former times; o ka hulumanu ka mea i manao nui ia, he waiwai ia.
2. A striped heavy cloth used in making beds or mattresses.
3. A class of men around a chief, very great favorites; a favorite of a high chief.
plumage.
E huli iā “hulumanu” ma Ulukau.
Search for “hulumanu” on Ulukau.