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Hawaiian Word of The Day

Hawaiian Word of the Day

Hawaiian Word of the Day: July 21st

By Leilani Poliʻahu

Published July 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM HST

Pīkake is our name for the fragrant jasmine flower, and it is also the Hawaiian word for "peacock."

Pīkake is our name for the fragrant jasmine flower, and it is also the Hawaiian word for "peacock."

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