peʻa

See also: Appendix:Variations of "pea"

Hawaiian

Etymology

From Proto-Polynesian *peka (compare Maori peka, Samoan pe'a).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈpe.ʔa/, [ˈpɛ.ʔə]

Noun

peʻa

  1. cross (geometrical figure, x-shape)
  2. bat (flying mammal)
    Synonym: ʻōpeʻapeʻa
  3. starfish
    Synonyms: hōkū kai, peʻapeʻa

Verb

peʻa

  1. (stative) to cross
  2. (stative) to menstruate
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