huliāmahi

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Hawaiian

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Etymology

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huli +‎ -ā- +‎ mahi. Literally, to turn like a strong (cock)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌhu.li.aːˈma.hi/, [ˌhu.li.jaːˈmɐ.hi]

Verb

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huliāmahi

  1. (figuratively) to cooperate, act in unanimity (in great numbers)
  2. (stative, figuratively) strong as the sea
  3. (stative, figuratively) full of water
  4. (of a river, figuratively) to overflow

Synonyms

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Noun

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huliāmahi

  1. (figuratively) cooperation
    Synonym: laulima

References

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