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1. n., Bamboo rattles, as used for dancing.

2. vt., To clasp, hold fast in the hand, embrace, grasp firmly.

• Examples:
  • Pūʻili mai ʻoe ā paʻa, hold tight.

3. n., A type of tapa-beater pattern: tips of zigzag ridges in adjacent surfaces meet and form sunken lozenges.

• References:
  • Cf. koʻeau, in which the ridges are parallel.

4. n., Berry of the pōpolo plant.

• Related:
  • Also: ʻolohua.

5. A game played with sugar-cane flowers.

• Rare

Bamboo rattles used in rhythmic accompaniment to certain dances called hula pūʻili.

Kapa beater pattern where tips of zigzag ridges in adjacent surfaces meet to form lozenges. (PE.)

Rattles of split bamboo used for tempo and rhythm for dancing.

That which gives temporary delight; to clasp, embrace. E pūʻili me ka lima, to hold fast with the hand. Bamboo rattles.

Smallish type of rope. (A.)