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helahela

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Hawaiian

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /he.laˈhe.la/, [hɛ.ləˈhɛ.lə]

Etymology 1

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Reduplication of hela (redness, rawness).

Noun

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helahela

  1. redness of the eye
  2. rawness of the skin

Etymology 2

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Reduplication of hela (to spread the arms)

Verb

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helahela

  1. to spread one's arms