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laupapa

/ lau.papa / Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert,

1. n., A broad flat, as of coral, lava, reef.

  • Examples:
    • Kalaupapa (place on Molokaʻi), the broad flat area.
  • References:

2. n., Board, lumber.

  • Examples:
    • Pā laupapa, wooden fence.

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LAU-PA-PA

Haw to Eng, Andrews,

s. Lau and papa, a board. A broad smooth plane.

Laupapa (lă'u-pā'-pa), n.

/ lă'u-pā'-pa / Haw to Eng, Parker,

[Lau, leaf, and papa, a flat surface.] A broad smooth plane; hence the name of a district on the island of Molokai: Kalaupapa.

Laupapa

Wahi ｜ Location, Hawaiʻi Place Names,

Reef, Kalaupapa, Molokaʻi. Reef on the north side of Kalaupapa Wharf that was leaf-shaped prior to the construction of the wharf. Lit., broad, flat reef.

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