Hawaiian Word of the Day: February 28th

By Leilani Poliʻahu

Published February 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM HST

Most people know the ipu as a musical instrument made out of a gourd. But ipu is a general word used for any type of container. Such as a: dish, mug, calabash, pot, cup, bowl, basin, or even a utensil.

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