pīkake

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See also: pikake

Hawaiian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From English peacock. Both were associated with Princess Kaʻiulani, so they both came to have the same name.

Noun[edit]

pīkake

  1. peacock
  2. Arabian jasmine, Jasminum sambac, an introduced flower used in leis.

Descendants[edit]

  • English: pikake

Maori[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From English peacock.

Noun[edit]

pīkake

  1. peacock
    Synonym: pīkao