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Hawaiian Word of The Day
Hawaiian Word of the Day

June 11th: Kūkulu

By Leilani Poliʻahu
Published June 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM HST
Kūkulu means to build or construct, or erect as a house. You can also use kūkulu to mean set up, such as a tent, or to found, such as a society.

Kūkulu means to build or construct, or erect as a house. You can also use kūkulu to mean set up, such as a tent, or to found, such as a society.

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