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Hawaiian Word of The Day

Hawaiian Word of the Day

Hawaiian Word of the Day: February 3rd

By Leilani Poliʻahu

Published February 3, 2023 at 12:00 AM HST

Kaila hou is how we say modern in Hawaiian. Literally it means new style. Kaila means style and hou for new.

Kaila hou is how we say modern in Hawaiian. Literally it means new style. Kaila means style and hou for new.

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