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
  2. (of birds) crest

Verb

pāpale(transitive)

  1. to wear a hat
  2. to overshadow

Further reading

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