hanohano

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Hawaiian

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Verb

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hanohano

  1. distinguished, honored, dignified

Noun

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hanohano

  1. nobility, glory, majesty
    • 1834 May 16, “He Liona”, in Ka Lama Hawaii[1], page 1:
      Ua like kekahi ano o ka Liona, me ko ka popoki; a ma na helehelena, a ma ka hana ana, oia ka mea hanohano o na holoholona a pau i puni koko.
      A lion looks and acts like a cat, it is the most majestic animal in their family.
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  1. hano