Hawaiian Word of the Day: February 11th

By Leilani Poliʻahu

Published February 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM HST

Pu'uwai means heart. And since it is that time of the year when we all celebrate Valentine's Day with hearts and flowers, you'll find a use for this handy word.

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