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ahuula

noun
ahu·​ula | \ ˌä-hÉ™-ˈü-lÉ™, ˌä-ËŒhü-ˈü-\
plural -s

Definition of ahuula

: a feather cloak or cape made of minute red or yellow bird feathers occasionally trimmed with black or green and formerly worn in Hawaii by high chiefs and kings

First Known Use of ahuula

1885, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for ahuula

Hawaiian, from 'ahu garment + 'ula red, regal

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