holokū
Meaning: traditional formal Hawaiian gown
Usage: An elegant, formal, floor-length Hawaiian gown with a train, adapted in the 19th century from missionary dresses into a dignified symbol of Hawaiian royalty and modern formal attire.
"Tutu wore her velvet holokū for da May Day pageant."
"Da singer looked stunning in her silk holokū."
Origin: Hawaiian: holokū.
What does "holokū" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"holokū" means "traditional formal Hawaiian gown" in Hawaiian Pidgin. An elegant, formal, floor-length Hawaiian gown with a train, adapted in the 19th century from missionary dresses into a dignified symbol of Hawaiian royalty and modern formal attire..
How do you pronounce "holokū"?
"holokū" is pronounced "hoh-loh-KOO". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "holokū" in a sentence?
Example: "Tutu wore her velvet holokū for da May Day pageant."
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