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Hawaiian Word of The Day

Hawaiian Word of the Day

Hawaiian Word of the Day: December 9th

By Leilani Poliʻahu

Published December 9, 2024 at 12:00 AM HST

Hale noho haumāna is the Hawaiian word for dormitory, a place where students live.

Hale noho haumāna is the Hawaiian word for dormitory, a place where students live.

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