English Explanatory Dictionary

luau

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An elaborate Hawaiian feast featuring traditional foods and entertainment.

Pronunciation

/ˈlu.aʊ/

Word forms

luau luaus lūʻau

Etymology

From Hawaiian lūʻau. Replaced earlier paina (from pāʻina) and ahaaina (from ʻahaʻaina).

Related words

hula
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