akaakai

noun
aka·​akai | \ ä-ˌkä-ä-ˈkī\
plural -s

Definition of akaakai

: a stout European bulrush (Scirpus lacustris) adventive in Hawaii and used for making mats and baskets

First Known Use of akaakai

1852, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for akaakai

Hawaiian

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