English Explanatory Dictionary

hukilau

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A Hawaiian gathering to catch fish by casting a net and pulling it back.
  2. A festive beach gathering in Hawaii.
  3. A traditional song and line dance of Hawaii.

Word forms

hukilau hukilaus

Etymology

Borrowed from Hawaiian hukilau, from huki (“pull”) + lau (“seine”).

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