Hawaiian Word of the Day: July 7th

By Leilani Poliʻahu

Published July 7, 2023 at 12:00 AM HST

The muʻumuʻu is often called the “Mother Hubbard” or loose-fitting dress. Don't confuse it with mumu which is a thud-like sound. The dress is a muʻumuʻu.

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