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Hawaiian Word of The Day

Hawaiian Word of the Day

Hawaiian Word of the Day: April 12th

By Leilani Poliʻahu

Published April 12, 2024 at 12:00 AM HST

Our Hawaiian word for today is nahele, for forest. Now you know the common Hawaiian family name, Kanahele, can mean the forest.

Our Hawaiian word for today is nahele, for forest. Now you know the common Hawaiian family name, Kanahele, can mean the forest.

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