awapuhi
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An edible root used in Hawaiian cooking and traditional medicine
- noun
- /ˌɑːwəˈpuːhi/
- US
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raíz de awapuhi
- Traditional healers often use awapuhi in remedies for stomach problems.
Examples
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The chef explained how awapuhi gives a unique taste to Hawaiian dishes.
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She added grated awapuhi to the soup for extra flavor.
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I love using awapuhi in my recipes.
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Have you ever tried awapuhi in your cooking?
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She added grated awapuhi to the soup for extra flavor.
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Traditional healers often use awapuhi in remedies for stomach problems.
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The chef explained how awapuhi gives a unique taste to Hawaiian dishes.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Awapuhi also comes from Hawaiian and can mean the edible or medicinal root of the plant, like a local kind of 'ginger' used in food and traditional medicine. So when you see awapuhi as a root, think of both a flavour and a healing ingredient.