pāpale

See also: papale

Hawaiian

Etymology

Either reduplication of pale (“headdress”) or pā (“to ward off”) +‎ pale (“headdress”). (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /paːˈpa.le/, [paːˈpɐ.le]

Noun

pāpale

1. hat, cap