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lauhala

lauhala

9.9
A tropical tree with long leaves that people weave into mats and hats
  • noun
  • US
translation icon : lauhala
  • The artisans skillfully crafted a beautiful mat using lauhala leaves harvested from the local trees.

Examples

  • All materials were packaged in woven lauhala (plant fiber) bags, recognizing the importance of the lauhala tree in Hawaiian rituals and symbolizing the interwoven bonds of the 'ohana.

    Academic text (2008)

  • In traditional Hawaiian culture, lauhala is often woven into hats that provide shade from the sun.

  • My grandmother taught me how to weave a basket with lauhala, honoring our family's heritage.

Synonyms

textile screw pine
vslauhala
  • Australian
9.9

A tropical plant with long strong leaves people use to weave mats and hats

is the local Polynesian name for the tree used in traditional weaving
Pandanus tectorius
vslauhala
  • Specialized
9.9

A tree by the sea with long leaves and fruit people eat and use for weaving

is the Polynesian tree term focused specifically on leaf weaving not on fruit

Surface Forms

lauhala singular
lauhalas plural

Etymology

The word lauhala comes from Hawaiian parts lau and hala, where lau means 'leaf' and hala is the name of the pandanus tree. The tree is known for its long, strong leaves used for weaving, so lauhala can mean the pandanus tree that gives those weaving leaves.