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vs., Extended, spread out, broad, published, circulated, distributed, disseminated, promulgated, advertised, broadcast, widespread, increased, numerous, common, general, ordinary.

• Examples:
  • Ua laha nui ka pānini, cactus grows far and wide.
• Related:
  • hoʻolaha Caus/sim.; To spread abroad, publish, advertise, broadcast, disseminate, distribute, circulate, make known, promulgate, increase, propagate; advertisement, propagation, publicity.
    • Hoʻolaha kūʻai, hoʻolaha hoʻolilo, notice of sale.
    • Hoʻolaha lima hana, help-wanted ad.
    • Hoʻolaha manaʻoʻiʻo, propagation of the faith.
• References:
  • See laha ʻole.
  • PPN lafa .

2. n., Gourd calabash painted with patterns.

• References:
  • HP 208.

3. n., A kind of yam with white flesh under the skin (HP 168), contrasting with those with purple-red flesh under the skin that were liked for medicine.