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Hawaiian Word of the Day

Hawaiian Word of the Day: January 30th

By Leilani Poliʻahu

Published January 30, 2023 at 12:00 AM HST

Often times at vigils and some rallies, you see people carrying lighted candles. Well, our Hawaiian word for today is ihoiho, for candle.

Often times at vigils and some rallies, you see people carrying lighted candles. Well, our Hawaiian word for today is ihoiho, for candle.

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