kulolo
Meaning: taro dessert
Usage: A traditional Hawaiian dessert made from grated taro and coconut milk.
"We went buy fresh kulolo from da farmers market."
"My grandma make da best kulolo."
"Aunty make da best kūlolo"
"kulolo stay a type of Hawaiian dessert"
Origin: From ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi kūlolo.
What does "kulolo" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"kulolo" means "taro dessert" in Hawaiian Pidgin. A traditional Hawaiian dessert made from grated taro and coconut milk..
How do you pronounce "kulolo"?
"kulolo" is pronounced "koo-LOH-loh". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "kulolo" in a sentence?
Example: "We went buy fresh kulolo from da farmers market."
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