polalauahi

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Hawaiian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

pola (flap of a sarong) +‎ lau (leaf, sheet, net) +‎ ahi (fire).

Verb[edit]

polalauahi

  1. (stative) to be voggy: polluted by the presence of volcanic smoke and ash (i.e. in the air)

Noun[edit]

polalauahi

  1. vog

Further reading[edit]

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