Nâ `A`ala ~ Fragrances |
In songs, a sweetheart is often likened to fragrances. |
Source: Pukui, Mary Kawena & Elbert, Samuel H.,
Hawaiian Dictionary, Revised and Enlarged Edition, University Of Hawai`i Press, Honolulu, 1986.
KA `ÔLELO HAWAI`I (HAWAIIAN) : |
KA `ÔLELO HAOLE |
`a`ala [ah ah' lah] |
fragrant, sweet-smelling; fragrance, perfume, aroma, sweet scent. Fig., of high rank. |
`ala [ah' lah] |
fragrant, sweet-smelling, perfumed; fragrance, perfume (preceded by ke). Fig., esteemed, chiefly. |
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ointment, perfume |
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a strong, heady fragrance |
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a fragrance so strong it causes dizziness |
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to perfume |
onaona [oh nao' nah] Be careful with this word's pronunciation, as `ona`ona [oh' nah oh' nah] means "bad-smelling, as stagnant water" or "punch-drunk". |
softly fragrant; soft fragrance or perfume, aroma; gentle and sweet, as the eyes or disposition; inviting, attractive, alluring, lovely. |
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