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kaʻokaʻo

/ kaʻo.kaʻo / Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert,

1. vs., High, lofty, prominent. Figuratively, conceited.

  • Examples:
    • Kaʻokaʻo hoʻi kēlā hale e kau maila i ka puʻu, how prominent is that house placed there on the hill.
  • Related:
    • Also: kakaʻo.

2. n., Rain cloud on the point of precipitation; first raindrops.

  • References:
    • AP

3. vs., Hard, arid, especially of red earth.

  • Rare

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