awapuhi
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A ginger plant from Hawaii used in hair and skin products
- noun
- /ˌɑːwəˈpuːhi/
- US
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awapuhi
- The awapuhi plant is known for its effectiveness in enhancing the shine of hair.
Examples
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Now, I ordered the "Rain Shower" with awapuhi.
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Needless to say, my stubble-removing habits disappeared down the drain along with the suds from my Rainforest Natural Botanicals Awapuhi Shampoo.
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Many hair care products now include awapuhi for its moisturizing properties.
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I love the refreshing scent of awapuhi in my shampoo.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Awapuhi comes from the Hawaiian language and names a ginger plant that grows in Hawaii, often called 'shampoo ginger' because people used it for hair and skin. So remembering 'shampoo ginger' helps you know this plant is fragrant and moisturizing.