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uaua

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

1. nvs., Tough, sinewy, glutinous, viscid, leathery; not easily broken, as cord. Figuratively, hardheaded, willful, obstinate, tough-minded.

  • Examples:
    • ʻĀʻī uaua, stiff neck.
  • Related:
    • For a rare use of uaua as a noun, see ʻīlioholoikauaua.
    • hoʻouaua Caus/sim.; To toughen; tough, stubborn.
  • References:
    • PPN uaua.

2. n., A variety of taro.

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uaua

Haw to Eng, Judd/Pukui/Stokes (1943),

tough, sinewy, hardy.

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