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Hawaiian Word of the Day: July 8th

One of the best known Hawaiian words is hula, meaning to dance. Hula is a very generic term for dance.

One of the best known Hawaiian words is hula, meaning to dance. Hula is a very generic term for dance. There are many specific types of hula. Don't confuse hula with hulahula, the word you learned for ballroom dancing, and don't say, "hula dancing" – that's redundant.

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