haukapila

Hawaiian

Etymology

From English hospital.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌhau̯.kaˈpi.la/, [ˌhɐw.kəˈpi.lə], [ˌhɔw.kəˈpi.lə] (rapid speech)

Noun

haukapila

  1. hospital
    Synonym: hale maʻi

References
  • Pukui, Mary Kawena, Elbert, Samuel H. (1986) “haukapila”, in Hawaiian Dictionary, Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press
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