Hawaiian Word of The Day

Hawaiian Word of the Day

Hawaiian Word of the Day: July 21st

Hawaii Public Radio | By Leilani Poliʻahu

Published July 21, 2020 at 12:00 AM HST

P?kake is our name for the fragrant jasmine flower, and it is also the Hawaiian word for peacock.

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