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Hawaiian Word of The Day

Hawaiian Word of the Day

Hawaiian Word of the Day: January 5th

By Leilani Poliʻahu

Published January 5, 2024 at 12:00 AM HST

Mea hana keaka means actor or actress, such as your favorite of stage or screen.

Mea hana keaka means actor or actress, such as your favorite of stage or screen. Who is your favorite mea hana keaka?

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