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Hawaiian Word of the Day: June 26th

Hōkū means "star," and is often used in names such as Hōkūleʻa, the star of gladness, or Nā Hōkū, the local recording industry awards program.

Hōkū means "star," and is often used in names such as Hōkūleʻa, the star of gladness, or Nā Hōkū, the local recording industry awards program. Be sure to include the stresses, for it takes on a different meaning if you do not.

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