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Hawaiian Word of The Day
Hawaiian Word of the Day

Hawaiian Word of the Day: January 14th

By Leilani Poliʻahu
Published January 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM HST
Mea kanu means plant, like that potted one you have in your office or living room. It is a planted thing, a mea kanu. Don't confuse it with that big tree outside, that's a kumu lā’au.

Mea kanu means plant, like that potted one you have in your office or living room. It is a planted thing, a mea kanu. Don't confuse it with that big tree outside, that's a kumu lā’au.

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