ʻana

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Hawaiian

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Etymology 1

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(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Noun

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ʻana

  1. A rough, sandpapery substance (pumice or Leiodermatium sponges)

Etymology 2

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(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Particle

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ʻana

  1. Follows a verb to make it into a verbal noun that functions like a gerund