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kiʻelei

/ kiʻe.lei / Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

1. vi., To squat on one's haunches; to straddle; to stand with legs far apart.

  • References:
    • Cf. Tongan sike, to squat on heels.

2. n., Type of hula in which the dancer danced in a squatting position.

  • References:
    • Cf. UL 210.

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kiʻelei

Haw to Eng, Kent (1986),

Hula performed in a squatting position.

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