punihei

Hawaiian

Etymology

From puni (“to surround”) +‎ hei (“to ensnare”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌpu.niˈhei̯/, [ˌpu.niˈhɛj]

Verb

punihei(stative)

  1. ensnared, entangled
  2. (figurative) obsessed (i with)
  3. (figurative) fascinating, captivating

Derived terms

  • hoʻopunihei (causative)

Further reading

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