laʻa

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Hawaiian

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Etymology

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From Proto-Polynesian *laka (“sacred”).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈla.ʔa/, [ˈlɐ.ʔə]

Verb

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laʻa

  1. (stative) sacred, holy, consecrated

Derived terms

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References

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  • Pukui, Mary Kawena, Elbert, Samuel H. (1986) “laʻa”, in Hawaiian Dictionary, Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press
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