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Hawaiian Word of The Day

Hawaiian Word of the Day

Hawaiian Word of the Day: February 10th

By Leilani Poliʻahu

Published February 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM HST

Pea ki'i is one way to say teddy bear. And lots of folks are probably shopping for those cuddly little toys as Valentine's Day approaches.

Pea kiʻi is one way to say teddy bear. And lots of folks are probably shopping for those cuddly little toys as Valentine's Day approaches.

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