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Hawaiian Word of The Day

Hawaiian Word of the Day

Hawaiian Word of the Day: November 13th

By Leilani Poliʻahu

Published November 13, 2023 at 12:00 AM HST

It's so often mispronounced that the incorrect version has become an accepted pidgin word. But our word for today is mea ʻono puaʻa, or delicious pig thing. It is a popular and tasty steamed or baked Chinese bun with pork inside.

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