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lama

kikino ｜ noun Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert,

1. n., All endemic kinds of ebony (Diospyros 🌐, synonym Maba 🌐), hardwood trees with small flowers and fruits.

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  • References:
    • Neal 674.
    • PNP lama.

2. n., Torch, light, lamp.

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    • Lama wood was used in medicine and placed in hula altars because its name suggested enlightenment; huts were built of lama wood in a single day during daylight (lama) hours, and the sick were placed inside them for curing.
  • References:
    • PPN rama.

3. n., Rum; any intoxicating drink.

  • Source:
    • English.
  • Examples:
    • He kanaka inu lama, a person fond of drinking; a drinker or heavy drinker.
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lama

kikino ｜ noun / LA-MA / Haw to Eng, Andrews,

1. s., The name of a species of forest tree of very hard wood, used in building houses for the gods.

2. A torch; a light by night made of any materials, but mostly from the nuts of the kukui tree; a light. Lunk. 7:20. A lamp. 2 Oihl. 4:20. Connected with ipu kukui. A torch. Lunk. 15:5. He pulama, he aulama, he kalikukui i aulamaia.

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lama

kikino ｜ noun / lă'-ma / Haw to Eng, Parker,

1. n., A forest tree of very hard wood (Maba sandwicensis) used in building.

2. n., A torch; a light by night made of any materials, but mostly from the nuts of the kukui tree; a light. A lamp. Connected with ipu kukui. A torch. He pulama, he aulama, he kalikukui i aulamaia.

3. n., General name for intoxicating liquors. Also spelled rama.

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