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Hawaiian Word of the Day

Hawaiian Word of the Day: March 8th

By Leilani Poliʻahu

Published March 8, 2023 at 12:00 AM HST

Lehiwa means “admirable, attractive, to admire.”

Lehiwa means “admirable, attractive, to admire.” It's a beautiful word to know, to use, and to hear. Try it: kuʻu pua lehiwa — my lovely blossom.

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