mahiole

English

Etymology

From Hawaiian mahiole.

Noun

mahiole

  1. A feathered helmet traditionally worn by the native Hawaiian elite.

Hawaiian

Etymology

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ma.hiˈo.le/, [mə.hiˈjo.le]

Noun

mahiole

  1. royal headgear, helmet

Descendants

  • English: mahiole

See also

  • pāpale aliʻi

Further reading