pīkake

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See also: pikake

Hawaiian

Etymology

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

Noun

pīkake

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

Descendants

  • English: pikake