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lawakua

/ lawa.kua / Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

1. vs., Strong-backed, muscular, of strong physique, bulging with muscles.

2. vt., To bind or tie fast, as on the back. Figuratively, to be a dear friend or companion.

  • Examples:
    • Ua lawakua i kō aloha (dirge), bound to your love.
  • References:
    • PH 218.

3. (Cap.) n., Name of a mountain wind at Nāpali, Kauaʻi.

  • References:

4. (Cap.) n., A lua fighting stroke.

Nā Lepili ｜ Tags: winds Kauaʻi lua fighting

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