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kulolo

Meaning: taro dessert

Pronunciation: koo-LOH-loh
food intermediate

Meaning

taro dessert
Hawaiian pudding

Usage: A traditional Hawaiian dessert made from grated taro and coconut milk.

Examples

"We went buy fresh kulolo from da farmers market."

"My grandma make da best kulolo."

Origin & Cultural Context

Origin: Hawaiian

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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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