huliāmahi

Hawaiian

Etymology

huli +‎ -ā- +‎ mahi. Literally, “to turn like a strong (cock)”

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌhu.li.aːˈma.hi/, [ˌhu.li.jaːˈmɐ.hi]

Verb

huliāmahi

  1. (figuratively) to cooperate, act in unanimity (in great numbers)
  2. (stative, figuratively) strong as the sea
  3. (stative, figuratively) full of water
  4. (of a river, figuratively) to overflow

Synonyms

Noun

huliāmahi

  1. (figuratively) cooperation
    Synonym: laulima

References

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