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aʻa

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Hawaiian

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈa.ʔa/, [ˈɐ.ʔə]

Etymology 1

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From Proto-Eastern Polynesian *aka, from Proto-Nuclear Polynesian *aka, from Proto-Polynesian *aka (compare with Maori aka), from Proto-Oceanic *(w)akaʀ, from Proto-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian *(w)akaʀ, from Proto-Central-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian *(w)akaʀ, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *(w)akaʀ (compare with Malay akar).

Noun

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aʻa

  1. root (of plant)
  2. vein, artery, nerve, tendon, muscle
  3. (figuratively) womb, offspring
Derived terms
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  • hoʻoaʻa (to cause a plant to take root; to take root)
  • aʻa koni (throbbing vein, artery; pulse; throbbing with excitement)
  • aʻa lewalewa (hanging roots)

Etymology 2

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(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Verb

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aʻa

  1. to send greetings or love

Noun

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aʻa

  1. hospitality
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References

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  • Pukui, Mary Kawena, Elbert, Samuel H. (1986) “aʻa”, in Hawaiian Dictionary, Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press

Tahitian

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Etymology

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From Proto-Eastern Polynesian *aka, from Proto-Nuclear Polynesian *aka, from Proto-Polynesian *aka, from Proto-Oceanic *(w)akaʀ, from Proto-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian *(w)akaʀ, from Proto-Central-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian *(w)akaʀ, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *(w)akaʀ.

Noun

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aʻa

  1. root (of plant)