Luau

Etymology
lūʻau:. Attested 1856 in the Pacific Commercial Advertiser.

Replaced earlier paina: (from pāʻina:) and ahaaina: (from ʻahaʻaina:).

Noun

 * 1) An elaborate Hawaiian feast featuring traditional foods and entertainment named for the kalo (taro) tops traditionally served at such events.

Verb


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