Hawaiian Word of the Day: August 31st

By Leilani Poliʻahu

Published September 5, 2023 at 7:39 AM HST

Kahaluʻu, the proper name for a beautiful Windward Oʻahu location. It means diving place. Kaha is “place” and luʻu is “diving.” Be sure to sound the glottal stop, or ʻokina.

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