Wehewehe Wikiwiki Hawaiian language dictionaries

1. vi., To move back and forth rapidly; jerky pushing or sawing motion.

• References:
  • Cf. helohelo, hula helo, ʻilihelo, ʻōhelo #2, ʻōhelo #3.

2. n., Ramrod.

3. nvs., Red, as ʻōhelo berries; rosy.

• Related:
  • Kai helo, a red sauce made of fermented shrimps, salt, and coconut cream.
• References:
  • Cf. hehelo, helohelo, ʻōhelo.
  • Probably PPN felo.

s., Name of a species of whortleberry, of a reddish brown color; generally written ohelo; hence

adj., Red; of the color of blood.

n., A bright red color; the color of blood.

Reddish brown.

In this hula step the dancer leans over on one side, supporting himself with one hand, and with the opposite foot and arm making a sawing motion. (PE.)