ahaaina

noun

aha·​ai·​na

ˌä-ˌhä-ˈī-nə

plural -s

Hawaii

: a banquet or feast

Word History

Etymology

Hawaiian, from 'aha company + 'aina meal

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

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